Animation ·Music · Japan · 1931 · 7m

A Day in the Life of Chameko

茶目子の一日

Director

Cast

Hideko Hirai as Chameko (voice) Ruby Takai as Mother (voice) Teiichi Futamura as Teacher (voice)

Synopsis

Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bright, energetic young girl. It contains an early product placement (for Lion Toothpaste), educational content and newsreel footage of Japan’s first woman Olympic medalist, Kinue Hitomi.

Mood & Themes

short film

Key Collaborators

Kiyoji Nishikura Director

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