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Mizoguchi's "Tokyo March",1929 (Part 1) Nikkatsu intended this to be their first sound film but problems with technology led to its final release as a silent with an accompanying record which became a great success. Originally from 80 to 102 minutes long ,the surviving fragment is only 20 minutes. Story:The illegitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant becomes a geisha abused by the men around her.
Of Ghosts and Buildings ,TouchedRadio
Japanese FILMSMikio Naruse
The Water Magician
Aflame and Fleeting ,Spaewaif's flickr