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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.

  • Romance
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Shōtarō HanayagiShōtarō HanayagiKikunosuke Onoue
  • Photo of Kōkichi TakadaKōkichi TakadaFukusuke Nakamura
  • Photo of Gonjurô KawarazakiGonjurô KawarazakiKikugoro Onoue
  • Photo of Kakuko MoriKakuko MoriOtoku
  • Photo of Tokusaburo ArashiTokusaburo ArashiShikan Nakamura
  • Photo of Yōko UmemuraYōko UmemuraOsata
  • Photo of Ryôtarô KawanamiRyôtarô KawanamiEiju Dayu
  • Photo of Kinnosuke TakamatsuKinnosuke TakamatsuMatsusuke Onoue
  • Photo of Jun'nosuke HayamaJun'nosuke HayamaKanya Morita
  • Photo of Tamitaro OnoeTamitaro OnoeTamizô Onoue

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