A Day in the Life of Chameko (1931)
Animation
Music
Runtime: 7 minutes
Overview
Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bright, energetic young girl. It contains an early product placement (for Lion Toothpaste), educational content and newsreel footage of Japanβs first woman Olympic medalist, Kinue Hitomi.