Singing Lovebirds
Originally released in 1939. Singing Lovebirds is a music/comedy film. directed by Masahiro Makino. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Ryōsuke Kagawa, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
An umbrella maker with a shopping addiction finds himself in dire straits when his debts force him to consider selling his attractive, desirable daughter to a suitor she doesn't love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chiezo Kataoka
as Reisaburo Asai
Ryōsuke Kagawa
as Soshichi Kagawaya
Takashi Shimura
as Kyosai Shimura
Mitsuru Toyama
as Man-emon Toyama
Kajō Onoe
as Roku-be of Dogu-ya (antique dealer)
Hidemichi Ishikawa
as Matsusuke Matsuda
Eizaburo Kusunoki
as Sugiura
Ryutaro Chikamatsu
as Hinokiyama
Matsunosuke Fukui
as Takebayashi
Minoru Fujisaki
as Yanagawa
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Singing Lovebirds about?
An umbrella maker with a shopping addiction finds himself in dire straits when his debts force him to consider selling his attractive, desirable daughter to a suitor she doesn't love.
Who directed Singing Lovebirds?
Singing Lovebirds was directed by Masahiro Makino.
How long is Singing Lovebirds?
Singing Lovebirds has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Singing Lovebirds released?
Singing Lovebirds was released on December 14, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Singing Lovebirds?
The main cast of Singing Lovebirds includes Chiezo Kataoka, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Takashi Shimura, Mitsuru Toyama, Kajō Onoe.