Kinuyo Tanaka -- program for film retrospective

[as new, in flawless condition]. (B&W photographs) Program brochure for the first U.S. retrospective of the films of "one of Japan's most profitable and popular stars," with a career that extended from the silent film era until the 1970s. Her hundreds of film roles included appearances in fifteen film by Kenji Mizoguchi, and in 1953 she became only the second woman to direct a Japanese film. Contains a brief biography, the schedule of screenings, and brief program notes for "22 films in which Tanaka starred, six that she directed [her entire ouevre as a director] and a biographical film on her life as an actress." Printed on a single sheet (both sides), measuring 5-1/2" x 8-1/4" folded (the scanned image), 11" x 25" when unfolded to its full size.

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Publisher: Japan Society

Year: 1993

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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