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Sumiko Mizukubo
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Born (1916-10-10) October 10, 1916 (age 108)
Nationality Japanese
Occupation Actress
Years active 1930-1935

Sumiko Mizukubo (水久保 澄子, Mizukubo Sumiko, born October 10, 1916) is a Japanese silent movie actress. She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Sumiko Mizukubo became famous for her acting in movies from 1930 to 1935.

She worked with important movie directors like Naruse Mikio and Ozu Yasujiro. These directors made many popular films in Japan. Sumiko Mizukubo was known for her roles in several movies. Some of her most famous films include Chocolate Girl (1930), Apart From You (1933), Dragnet Girl (1933), and Rappa to Musume (1933). She stopped acting in movies in 1935.

Early Life and Career

Sumiko Mizukubo started her acting career in the early 1930s. This was a time when silent movies were very popular. Silent movies did not have spoken words. Actors used their expressions and body language to tell the story. Music and sound effects were added during the movie showing.

Sumiko Mizukubo quickly became a well-known face in Japanese cinema. She was admired for her talent and charm on screen. Her roles often showed different sides of young women in Japan during that time.

Famous Movies

Sumiko Mizukubo starred in several important films. These movies helped shape early Japanese cinema.

Chocolate Girl (1930)

Chocolate Girl was one of her first notable movies. It helped her gain recognition as a young actress. This film showed her early acting skills.

Apart From You (1933)

In Apart From You, Sumiko Mizukubo played a key role. The movie was directed by Mikio Naruse. It tells a story about family and life in the city. Her performance in this film was highly praised.

Dragnet Girl (1933)

Dragnet Girl is another famous movie she acted in. It was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. This film is a crime drama. Sumiko Mizukubo's role added to the movie's exciting story.

Rappa to Musume (1933)

Rappa to Musume (which means Trumpet and Girl) also featured Sumiko Mizukubo. This movie further showed her range as an actress. It was released in the same busy year of 1933.

Legacy

Even though Sumiko Mizukubo's acting career was short, she left a mark on Japanese cinema. She worked with some of the greatest directors of her time. Her movies are still studied today by film lovers. They offer a look into the early days of Japanese movies.

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