Maple Leaf Viewing (1899)

Taira no Koremochi defeats the Kijo Momiji.

A reel of the Noh drama Momiji-gari, in which Danjuro Ichikawa played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V as an ogress who has disguised herself as the Princess Sarashina. Filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day in November 1899, Danjuro would allow only the one take, so that when his fan blew away in mid-performance the scene had to stay. The film re-emerged at the Kikikan theatre in 1907 where it was a great success and inspired a wave of fiction filmmaking based on traditional Japanese narratives.

Director: Tsunekichi Shibata
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 6 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Osaka Nakaza, Nihon Sossen Katsudo Shashinkai
Country: Japan
Language: No Language
Original Language: ja

Keywords

silent film, kabuki

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple Leaf Viewing about?
A reel of the Noh drama Momiji-gari, in which Danjuro Ichikawa played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V as an ogress who has disguised herself as the Princess Sarashina. Filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day in November 1899, Danjuro would allow only the one take, so that when his fan blew away in mid-performance the scene had to stay. The film re-emerged at the Kikikan theatre in 1907 where it was a great success and inspired a wave of fiction filmmaking based on traditional Japanese narratives.
Who directed Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing was directed by Tsunekichi Shibata.
Who stars in Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing stars Danjuro Ichikawa, Kikugoro Onoe V.
How long is Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing is a Action, Fantasy, Music film.
Where was Maple Leaf Viewing produced?
Maple Leaf Viewing was produced in Japan.