Tsutomu Shigemune

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Tsutomu Shigemune

Directing July 27, 1896

Yamaguchi, Japan

Tsutomu Shigemune (July 27, 1896 – December 4, 1971) was a Japanese director. At Shochiku Studios, Shigemune directed more than forty films in the silent era. He rose through the…

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Tsutomu Shigemune (July 27, 1896 – December 4, 1971) was a Japanese director. At Shochiku Studios, Shigemune directed more than forty films in the silent era. He rose through the ranks at Shochiku along with his contemporary, Heinosuke Gosho, and they made their directing debuts in 1925 just two months apart. After the war, Shigemune taught in the film department of Kamakura Academy.

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  1. 1941
    A Diary of Our Love

    Movie Producer

  2. 1938
    Children of the Sun

    Movie Producer

  3. 1933
    The Road to Marriage

    Movie Director

  4. 1931
    Nikutai no bōfū

    Movie Director

  5. 1928
    Immortal Love

    Movie Director

  6. 1927
    Sankichi the Flying Squirrel

    Movie Director

  7. 1927
    Yakko no Koman

    Movie Director