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.

Genre:

Animation, Music

Duration:

7 min

Cast:

Hideko Hirai, Ruby Takai, Teiichi Futamura

Quality:

HD

Director:

Kiyoji Nishikura

Release:

1931

Country:

Japan

Rating:

5.3