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The Emperor (1967) was a Drama - Historical Film directed by Kihachi Okamoto and produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka and Sanezumi Fujimoto.

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Musical Monday: The Emperor Jones (1933)

on Feb 6, 2023 From Comet Over Hollywood

It?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: The Emperor Jones (1933) ? M... Read full article


When Joan was a Countess: The Emperor Waltz

By Virginie Pronovost on Jun 4, 2016 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

As a little girl, I wanted to be a princess and be married to a policeman (a policeman, not a prince). That would have been the ideal life for me. But, of course, I grew up and made wiser decisions. Because being a princess doesn’t only involve wearing beautiful dresses and being rich, but als... Read full article


Billy Wilder Blogathon: "Rhythm on the River" and "The Emperor Waltz"

By Caftan Woman on Jun 19, 2015 From Caftan Woman

Billy Wilder June 22, 1906 - March 27, 2002 Those "Girls Gone Wilder", Kellee (Outspoken and Freckled) and Aurora (Once Upon a Screen), are hosting a birthday party/blogathon in honour of the inestimable Billy Wilder on June 22nd. I want to bring a little music to the festivities. BILLY WILDER... Read full article


Bing's Birthday Movie: The Emperor Waltz (1948)

By Caftan Woman on May 3, 2012 From Caftan Woman

We have once again come to that rolling time of the year when this corner of the internet celebrates Bing Crosby's birthday. There has long been confusion about the date. According to biographer Gary Giddins, Harry and Kate Crosby's fourth son was born on May 3rd, 1903. The proud parents had the ... Read full article


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This film was produced to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Toho Studios.
HakuĂ´ Matsumoto plays the Emperor Hirohito in this film, the first time Hirohito (or any living Japanese emperor) was played by a Japanese actor in a Japanese film. Matsumoto subsequently portrayed Hirohito's grandfather, the Meiji Emperor, in Nihonkai daikaisen.
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Also directed by Kihachi Okamoto




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Also produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka




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Also released in 1967




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