About Masao Inoue
Lived 1881 – 1950 (aged 68). Masao Inoue was a Japanese film director and actor.
was a Japanese film and stage actor and film director who contributed to the development of film and stage art in Japan.
Career Born in Ehime Prefecture, Inoue first appeared on stage at age 17. Starting out in traveling theatrical troupes, he made his debut on the Tokyo stage in 1905 as a member of Hōyō Ii's troupe. He soon became a prominent performer in shinpa theater, and in 1910 founded the Shin Jidaigeki Kyōkai.
Selected filmography
As actor Kantsubaki (寒椿) (1921) Aa mujō (噫無情) (1923) Daichi wa hohoemu (大地は微笑む) (1925) A Page of Madness (狂った一頁, Kurutta Ippēji or Kurutta Ichipeiji) (1926) Kane no naru oka: Dai san hen, kuro no maki (鐘の鳴る丘 第三篇クロの巻) (1949)
As director The Captain's Daughter (大尉の娘, Taii no musume) (1917)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Masao Inoue?
Japanese actor
When was Masao Inoue born?
Masao Inoue was born on 15 June 1881 in Ehime Prefecture, Tobe.
When did Masao Inoue die?
Masao Inoue died on 7 February 1950.
What was Masao Inoue's occupation?
Masao Inoue was a film director and actor.
What nationality was Masao Inoue?
Masao Inoue was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Masao Inoue (actor)
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