Singing Lovebirds
Singing Lovebirds , Oshidori utagassen? is a 1939 Japanese film directed by Masahiro Makino. It is a musical comedy. Fulfilling his reputation as a fast worker, Makino made the film in only two weeks when an opening was created in the production schedule of another film, Yaji Kita Dchki, after its star, Chiez Kataoka, came down with appendicitis Kataokas scenes in Singing Lovebirds were filmed in only a few hours. The film, however, has become the most frequently revived Japanese prewar musical film, featuring music ranging from jazz to jruri, and popular music stars like Dick Mine. Makino made other musicals like Hanakosan 1943 and was known for his rhythmic style. Singing Lovebirds also features Takashi Shimura, most famous as the lead samurai in Akira Kurosawas Seven Samurai, in a singing role.
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