Tsutomu Shigemune
Directing
- Born
- July 27, 1896 · Yamaguchi, Japan
- Died
- December 4, 1971 (age 75)
Tsutomu Shigemune (July 27, 1896 – December 4, 1971) was a Japanese director. At Shochiku Studios, Shigemune directed more than forty films in the silent era. He rose through the ranks at Shochiku along with his contemporary, Heinosuke Gosho, and they made their directing debuts in 1925 just two months apart.
After the war, Shigemune taught in the film department of Kamakura Academy.
Known for
Behind the camera7
- 1941A Diary of Our Love Producer
- 1938Children of the Sun Producer
- 1933The Road to Marriage Director
- 1931Nikutai no bōfū Director
- 1928Immortal Love Director
- 1927Sankichi the Flying Squirrel Director
- 1927Yakko no Koman Director