Sumiko Kurishima
An image from Every-Night Dreams, one of the productions that also features Sumiko Kurishima.
Sumiko Kurishima

Sumiko Kurishima

March 15, 1902 — Tokyo, Japan

Sumiko Kurishima (栗島すみ子 Kurishima Sumiko) was a Japanese actress and master of traditional Japanese dance. She is often considered Japan's first female movie star.

Flowing

Flowing

1956

What Did the Lady Forget?

What Did the Lady Forget?

1937

Every-Night Dreams

Every-Night Dreams

1933

Crybaby Apprentice

Crybaby Apprentice

1938