A Day in the Life of Chameko

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.

Director: Kiyoji Nishikura

Cast

Hideko Hirai

Chameko (voice)

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Ruby Takai

Mother (voice)

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Teiichi Futamura

Teacher (voice)