The Frozen Moment (1964)

N/A 31 min Movie

Documentary

Sessue Hayakawa takes viewers on a formal tour of Japan's highly stylized cultural pursuits.

Created for the "Esso World Theater" series of films in 1964, it features excerpts from "Bugaku," "Gagaku," "Noh, " and "Kabuki" scenes performed by the well-known dancers, musicians and actors and actresses.

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Cast

Sessue Hayakawa Self

Yoshiko Nogawa Self

Mizuniwa Susumu Self

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