Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6
May 29, 1930 · 1h 6m
Director
Kumahiko NishinaOverview
An important silent film survives, Kumahiko Nishina's Umon torimonocho rokuban tegara jinenji kidan (The Samurai Detective, aka The Detective Records of Umon, aka Detective Umon Diary: Exploit Number Six, 1930). Umon on his shining white horse stops a conspiracy against the Shogun. Umon was played by Kanjuro Arashi in this early film, & long after in the post-Occupation jidaigeki revival he reprised the role in Kajiro Yamamoto's Muttsuri Umon torimonocho (1955), helping to launch the renewed interest in such films.
Cast of Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6
Crew of Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6
About Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6
What is Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 about?
An important silent film survives, Kumahiko Nishina's Umon torimonocho rokuban tegara jinenji kidan (The Samurai Detective, aka The Detective Records of Umon, aka Detective Umon Diary: Exploit Number Six, 1930). Umon on his shining white horse stops a conspiracy against the Shogun. Umon was played by Kanjuro Arashi in this early film, & long after in the post-Occupation jidaigeki revival he…
When was Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 released?
Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 was released on May 29, 1930.
How long is Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6?
Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
Who directed Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6?
Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 was directed by Kumahiko Nishina.
Who is in the cast of Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6?
The cast of Detective Umon's Diary, Story No. 6 includes Hiroe Arashi, Kanjūrō Arashi, Keinosuke Tôyama, Monya Onoe and Komako Hara.