A Day in the Life of Chameko (1931)

Name: A Day in the Life of Chameko
Genre: Animation, Music
Released: 1931-05-26
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Hideko Hirai, Ruby Takai, Teiichi Futamura

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.

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Released 1931-05-26 · 7 min · Animation, Music

Directed by Kiyoji Nishikura

Cast

Hideko Hirai as Chameko (voice)
Ruby Takai as Mother (voice)
Teiichi Futamura as Teacher (voice)