Name: Yajikita son'nô no maki
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1927-12-31
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Gorō Kawabe, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Yoneko Sakai

When the local swordsman defends two locals for singing a song about burning hollyhocks -- the hollyhock is a symbol of the Tokugawa shogunate -- and gets arrested, they try to bust him out of jail. Instead, they release Denjirô Ôkôchi, who tries to help them in their rescue.

It's a short comedy, which seems more silly than funny. That may be a cultural distinction; Ôkôchi faints at the sight of police lanterns, and the comics seem unaware of the symbolism of the song they sing.

There aren't that many short comedies from the silent era available from the Japanese industry in this period. It's good to see one.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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