⁂Thank you for viewing. [Book Introduction] "The Early Days of Japanese Cinema" Hiroshi Inagaki [First Edition, Obi] Mainichi Newspapers ☑️ A master of Japanese cinema, Hiroshi Inagaki, who brought to the world masterpieces such as "Miyamoto Musashi" and "The Life of Matsu the Untamed," reminisces about the early days of Japanese cinema in this swashbuckling chronicle. ☑️ Hiroshi Inagaki (1905-1980) Film director. Born in Tokyo. His father was a Shinpa actor, so he appeared on stage from a young age. He joined the actor's department of Nikkatsu Mukojima in 1922 (Taisho 11), but later became a director, releasing "Tenka Taiheiki" (1928) for Kataoka Chiezo Productions. Afterwards, he created lyrical works such as "Mabuta no Haha" and "Ippon Gatana Dohyoiri" (both 1931), and "Yataro Gasa" (1932). After the advent of talkies, he became a representative filmmaker of period dramas with Nikkatsu and Toho's "Miyamoto Musashi" series. He also worked on contemporary dramas, releasing the masterpiece "The Life of Matsu the Untamed" (1943), and after World War II, he released excellent works such as "Te o Tsunagu Kodomo-ra" (1948) and "Wasurerareta Kodomo-ra" (1949). In 1958 (Showa 33), he won the Grand Prix at the Venice International Film Festival for the re-filmed "The Life of Matsu the Untamed." #FilmHistory #MovieBooks #JapaneseCinema #Chambara #KyotoFilms #FilmDirectors #TheLifeOfMatsuTheUntamed #MovingPictures #KinemaJunpo #FilmActors #FilmMakers #MovieStars #ActorBooks #MiyamotoMusashi #ChambaraFilms #People #VeniceInternationalFilmFestival #MainichiNewspapers #jam211104 #jamEiga #jamPeopleShelf #jamLiteraryWorksShelf We also introduce books from various genres. Please take a look 【 #JamJamBookshelf 】 History books, specialized books, thought and philosophy, humanities and science, old magazines, Art, entertainment, mystery, religion, SF, literature, novels, and more.