Acting
Hideko Hirai
Born — Died
1918-01-13 — 2021-02-21
Place of birth
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Acting
Credits
3 titles
Known for
5.3Based 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.
A Day in the Life of Chameko
1931
4.6A Japanese equivalent of a Hollywood Screen Song.
The Village Festival
1930
5.4A black cat sings and dances, animated using cut-outs.
The Black Cat
1929
Film credits
1930s · 2 titles
5.3Based 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.
A Day in the Life of Chameko
1931
4.6A Japanese equivalent of a Hollywood Screen Song.
The Village Festival
1930