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Man of the House

19361h 13mMikio Naruse
IMDb 6.0

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This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his partnership and marriage.

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What is Man of the House (1936) about?

This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his partnership and marriage.

Who stars in Man of the House?

Man of the House stars Ryūnosuke Tsukigata (Kumoemon Tochuken), Chikako Hosokawa (Otsuma), Sachiko Chiba (Chidori), Kamatari Fujiwara (Shogetsu), Kaoru Itō (Sentaro). The film was directed by Mikio Naruse.

How long is Man of the House?

Man of the House has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1936.

Is Man of the House worth watching?

Man of the House holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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