Maple Leaf Viewing
"Taira no Koremochi defeats the kijo Momiji."
Originally released in 1899. Maple Leaf Viewing is a action/fantasy film. directed by Tsunekichi Shibata. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Danjuro Ichikawa and Kikugoro Onoe V
Synopsis
[…] A reel was shot of the Noh drama Momiji-gari (Maple Leaf Hunters, or Viewing Scarlet Maple Leaves), in which Danjuro played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V (1844-1903) as an ogress who has disguised herself as the Princess Sarashina. Filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day in November 1899, Danjuro would allow only the one take, so that when his fan blew away in mid-performance the scene had to stay. The film re-emerged at the Kikikan theatre in 1907 where it was a great success and inspired a wave of fiction filmmaking based on traditional Japanese narratives. (cont. http://victorian-cinema.net/danjuro)
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1899
126 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Osaka Nakaza
- Nihon Sossen Katsudo Shashinkai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Leaf Viewing about?
[…] A reel was shot of the Noh drama Momiji-gari (Maple Leaf Hunters, or Viewing Scarlet Maple Leaves), in which Danjuro played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V (1844-1903) as an ogress who has disguised...
Who directed Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing was directed by Tsunekichi Shibata.
How long is Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Maple Leaf Viewing released?
Maple Leaf Viewing was released on November 28, 1899 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maple Leaf Viewing?
The main cast of Maple Leaf Viewing includes Danjuro Ichikawa, Kikugoro Onoe V.