Tsutomu Shigemune
Born: 1896-07-27 in Yamaguchi, Japan
Died: 1971-12-04
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
1941
- A Diary of Our Love ... (Producer)
1938
- Children of the Sun ... (Producer)
1933
- The Road to Marriage ... (Director)
1931
- Nikutai no bōfū ... (Director)
1928
- Immortal Love ... (Director)
1927
- Yakko no Koman ... (Director)
- Sankichi the Flying Squirrel ... (Director)