Shochiku Festival: All-Star Lineup – Studio Express / The Birth of an Actress
September 19, 1956
Hajime Ozaki
Overview
Produced by Shochiku’s all-star cast as a commemorative film to mark the completion of the “Shochiku Kaikan” in Tsukiji, Tokyo, this movie introduces both the Shochiku Ofuna and Kyoto studios. Part One focuses on the studio’s behind-the-scenes staff: set designers, prop masters, and lighting technicians. Part Two presents a digest-style overview of the process surrounding a young woman who auditions for the “New Faces” program, from the auditions to her debut as an actress.
Movie Details
Release Date
September 19, 1956
Director
Hajime Ozaki
Production Companies
Shochiku
