A Day in the Life of Chameko (1931)

Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bright, energetic young girl. It contains an early product placement (for Lion Toothpaste), educational content and newsreel footage of Japan’s first woman Olympic medalist, Kinue Hitomi.

Genres: Animation, Music

Stars: Hideko Hirai, Ruby Takai, Teiichi Futamura

Release Date: 1931-05-26

Country: Japan

Ratings: 5.278 / 10 (9 votes)

Runtime: 7 mins