Entatsu Yokoyama

Entatsu Yokoyama

Born: April 22, 1896
Died: March 21, 1971
in Sanda City, Hyogo, Japan

Movies for Entatsu Yokoyama...

Dai Abare Tokaido
Title: Dai Abare Tokaido
Released: December 28, 1958
Type: Movie
An entertainment movie featuring familiar faces of Toyama no Kin-san, Nezumi Kozo, Yaji Kita, and others who traveled around the Tokaido. Written and directed by Kunio Watanabe. A group of samurai rushed into the Sakura Opera Troupe in the mountain village, chasing a young woman named Chiyohime who was promoting dancing around Edo Asakusa area. Suri Nao and Kinshiro Toyama was there and saved her. Meanwhile, the samurai asked the acquaintance Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi to find her. Jirokichi visited Kinshiro 's house, and found her there…
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Nitōhei monogatari: Aa senyū no maki
Title: Nitōhei monogatari: Aa senyū no maki
Released: December 28, 1958
Type: Movie
Fifth sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".
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Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Title: Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Released: December 7, 1958
Type: Movie
1958 Japanese movie
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Mermaids and Sea Robbers
Title: Mermaids and Sea Robbers
Character: Matsudaira
Released: October 21, 1958
Type: Movie
Rival bands of pirates try to get hold of a priceless treasure.
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Title: Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Released: August 12, 1958
Type: Movie
Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Title: Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Released: March 11, 1958
Type: Movie
Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.
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Lord Mito
Title: Lord Mito
Released: August 11, 1957
Type: Movie
This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mito Komon, the sage who wanders the countryside rectifying government corruption along with his faithful attendants Suke and Kaku.
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Tenten Musume
Title: Tenten Musume
Released: December 12, 1956
Type: Movie
Based on the comic by Shosuke Kurakane. Shown in two parts.
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Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
Title: Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
Released: October 9, 1956
Type: Movie
Shozo is plagued by the needs of his ex-wife and his current one, but prefers the company of his cat.
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金語楼の雷社長
Title: 金語楼の雷社長
Released: September 5, 1956
Type: Movie
Japanese comedy film.
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Kingorō no omawari-san
Title: Kingorō no omawari-san
Released: August 5, 1956
Type: Movie
Japanese "kayo" film centered around the song "Wakai omawari-san" by Shiro Sone.
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旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Title: 旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Released: July 12, 1956
Type: Movie
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Kingoro's Soldier
Title: Kingoro's Soldier
Released: May 11, 1956
Type: Movie
Japanese comedy film.
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Case of a Young Lord 2
Title: Case of a Young Lord 2
Released: February 25, 1956
Type: Movie
After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find the body was missing, as was the Gosu plate. He had a suspect in mind, and was able to use him to learn of the pawnbroker's hideout and try to piece together the parts of the puzzle. A superb and exciting conclusion to a very clever mystery story set during the Golden Age of Japan. With no easy questions and his life hanging in the balance, can Young lord solve the mystery and regain the valuable plate?
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Case of a Young Lord 1
Title: Case of a Young Lord 1
Released: February 25, 1956
Type: Movie
As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Shogun), pawned his family heirloom, a valuable Gosu plate for 100 ryo. When, of all occasions, Yokogawa Dewa came to visit and asked to see the Gosu plate on May 5th, Boy's Festival. Yamaoka then sent his steward to borrow the plate back, but the pawnbroker coldheartedly refused. He died soon thereafter of an unknown cause. Soon after that, two warehouses were broken into, but nothing was taken. When Detective Shokichi seeks the help of Young lord samurai, in solving these mysterious crimes that plague the town he takes the case and immediately surmises that the thief was looking for something special. Could the answer be hidden in the coffin of a deceased merchant who had his most valuable things buried with him. The tension mounts and the mystery deepens. Can Young lord solve the case?
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The master of the sword dance
Title: The master of the sword dance
Released: February 11, 1956
Type: Movie
The film tells the story of a young nobleman who finds himself alone in the midst of turmoil in his 70,000 koku estate, where he is surrounded by his beautiful younger sister Yukihime, who helps him, his beloved Namie and many other family members.
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晴姿稚児の剣法
Title: 晴姿稚児の剣法
Character: 三吉
Released: January 3, 1956
Type: Movie
Underneath Himeji Castle, Miyamoto Bensuke was determined to inherit the will of his late father, Shinmen Munenori, and aimed to become a great swordsman. For this purpose, he challenged anyone he could to matches and eventually forced a duel upon a martial artist named Arima Kihei, whom he killed. Munenori's old friend, the monk Guan Ando, reprimanded Bensuke's brutality and told him to go to the capital to refine his skills.
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旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Title: 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Released: December 28, 1955
Type: Movie
1955 Japanese movie
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Golden Valley
Title: Golden Valley
Released: March 30, 1955
Type: Movie
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爆笑天国 とんち教室
Title: 爆笑天国 とんち教室
Released: July 13, 1954
Type: Movie
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Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
Title: Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
Released: June 22, 1954
Type: Movie
Movie version of NHK renzoku drama "Tokyo Romance"
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5
Title: Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5
Released: April 13, 1954
Type: Movie
Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
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Tanuki Battle of Awaodori Festival
Title: Tanuki Battle of Awaodori Festival
Released: March 13, 1954
Type: Movie
A tanuki-themed musical.
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The Brothers who Protect the Mountain
Title: The Brothers who Protect the Mountain
Character: Sobee Sakanaya
Released: October 27, 1953
Type: Movie
In the mountainous region of Koshu, Taikahara, there was an intense power struggle between the prominent families, Tamaki and Kakukura. Facing the steward of Kakukura, Kurokawa Senjiro, was Tamaki Daisaburo, who was skilled with a handgun. Daisaburo had granted protection to the charcoal maker, Miyoshi, safeguarding a few mountains passed down from their ancestors. Daisaburo's elder brother, Iori, who had completed his training in Edo, saved Kakukura's only daughter, Koyumi, on his way back home. However, while Daisaburo rushed to Iori's aid after Koyumi was attacked by Kurokawa and his men, their family home was set ablaze.
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疾風からす隊
Title: 疾風からす隊
Character: かんぬきの半次
Released: March 26, 1953
Type: Movie
During the end of the shogunate, there was a group of black-clothed masked samurai known as the "Crow Squad" who resisted the shogunate's oppression, taking down key figures one by one. During a Go game with a visitor named Seki Hikonoshin, the government inspector, Nozoe Minbu, was attacked and killed by what appeared to be the Crow Squad. The witness, Yoshi Goro, was also injured by their blade. Minbu's son, Katsuma, returning from a trip, learned of this and, along with his sister Sakura, vowed revenge.
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珍説忠臣蔵
Title: 珍説忠臣蔵
Released: January 3, 1953
Type: Movie
A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.
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花吹雪男祭り 
Title: 花吹雪男祭り 
Released: November 29, 1952
Type: Movie
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New Journey of Yaji and Kita
Title: New Journey of Yaji and Kita
Released: August 14, 1952
Type: Movie
Based on the comic by Machiko Hasegawa
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Love's Zephir Along the Tokaido
Title: Love's Zephir Along the Tokaido
Character: Gorobei
Released: May 8, 1952
Type: Movie
A movie directed by Nobuo Nakagawa
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
Title: Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
Released: March 6, 1952
Type: Movie
At the transformed Fumaden (Demon Subduing) Temple, with the dynamic efforts of Sukesan and Kakusan, and the appearance of the heroic woman Oshin, Lord Kōmon's ingenious strategy swiftly overcomes the wicked bandits in this exhilarating and unrivaled episode.
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Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
Title: Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
Released: February 14, 1952
Type: Movie
The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along his journey through various provinces. Here, a lively and entertaining tale unfolds, filled with swordplay where heroes and villains clash, intertwined with heartwarming humor.
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Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Title: Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Released: October 12, 1951
Type: Movie
Japanese film.
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Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen
Title: Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen
Character: Kita
Released: July 31, 1951
Type: Movie
1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together
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Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Dokusatsu maden
Title: Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Dokusatsu maden
Released: October 7, 1950
Type: Movie
1950 Japanese movie
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Fencing Master
Title: Fencing Master
Released: August 26, 1950
Type: Movie
Swordfighting instructor Danpei works at a local theater in Tokyo, instructing the actors how to fight realistically.
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Blue Sky Angel
Title: Blue Sky Angel
Released: May 20, 1950
Type: Movie
1950 drama film
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Ghost Train
Title: Ghost Train
Released: August 14, 1949
Type: Movie
Sixteen people are to stay at a desolate country station. Since a train accident during the war, a ghost train has been coming there at midnight. And it is said that anyone who sees the train will die. ...... A film adaptation of a popular radio drama.
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Both You and I
Title: Both You and I
Character: Aono, a company employee
Released: June 13, 1946
Type: Movie
A comedy about two salarymen who routinely degrade themselves for their boss.
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Five Tokyo Men
Title: Five Tokyo Men
Released: December 27, 1945
Type: Movie
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Until Victory Day
Title: Until Victory Day
Released: January 25, 1945
Type: Movie
An Invention laboratory is working on the creation of a performance 'bomb' in the shape of a rocket that could be delivered to the front in order to entertain and amuse the national troops. Inside this rocket would be tiny performers. Once launched from the laboratory and landed amidst the Japanese troops the soldiers could enjoy the performers. The laboratory succeeds and the rocket is built. It bears the insignia, 'until the victory days.' The Japanese government began a program of shooting and disseminating propaganda and entertainment movies for its troops during World War II. It is a lost film.
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This Happy Life
Title: This Happy Life
Released: January 27, 1944
Type: Movie
A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.
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Life Begins at 61
Title: Life Begins at 61
Released: April 22, 1941
Type: Movie
Japanese war-era film
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明朗五人男
Title: 明朗五人男
Released: November 30, 1940
Type: Movie
1940 Japanese movie
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Entatsu, Achako and Torazo: Chuji Kunisada's First Smile of the New Year
Title: Entatsu, Achako and Torazo: Chuji Kunisada's First Smile of the New Year
Released: December 29, 1939
Type: Movie
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Mito Komon's Pleasure Trip
Title: Mito Komon's Pleasure Trip
Character: Carpenter Tatsugoro
Released: September 18, 1938
Type: Movie
This is the only surviving “Mito Komon Manyu-ki” film. This release also known as "Adrift Tour Memoir" or literally "Mito Komon's Pleasure Trip" is an 80-minute compilation of the first (東海道の巻 or "Tokaido no maki") and second (日本晴れの巻 or "Japan's Fine Weather Reel") parts (147 minutes), which were re-edited and screened at a time when presentable films were dried up immediately after the defeat of the war.
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Akireta renchû
Title: Akireta renchû
Released: January 11, 1936
Type: Movie
The first in a series of films featuring the comedy duo Entatsu-Achako, providing them with a background story to do their popular manzai-routines on film. Here, Entatsu and Achako start out as rivals for the affection of a young woman but ultimately pair up to face a bigger rival. Entatsu chooses to become a boxer to get his chance at punching the rival out of the way.