@HeSapawin yukinojo henge(1959). there are 6 movies have the same title. i had found the dvd "yukinojo henge/Revenge of a Kabuki Actor(1963)" in the us. its directed by my fav director kon ichikawa.
I LOVE the way they talk in kabuki, the way everything is exaggerated, all the movements, all the voices, everything is just stretched out and made outlandish, and yet somehow still very dignified and artistic. By all rights, it should be HORRIBLE, at least by western standards, but it's not, it's got such a strange quality to it that it just becomes awesome.
1973: Iro Moyo Chotto Karimame (Kasane); 1974: none; 1975: Sagi Musume, Shiki Sanbaso (no kabuki actors were involved); 1976: none; 1977: Ninokuchi Mura (he played Chubei, an actress played Umegawa); 1978: Omatsuri, Kagami Jishi; 1979: none (Osan Mohei was a modern play based on Chikamatsu); 1980: none; 1981: dance from Nijushiko; 1982: Dojoji.
Hashizo himself said he aimed at a different audience at the Meiji-za than at the Kabuki-za; at the former, his goal was simply entertainment.His kabuki dances at the Kabuki-za were 1967: none; 1968: Kagami Jishi; 1969: Dojoji; 1970: Fuji Musume, Funa Benkei; 1971: Momijigari, Onatsu Kyoran (not really classical kabuki); 1972: Kurama Jishi, Michiyuki Tabiji no Hanamuko;
The plays on the programs were largely a mix of shinpa, shinkokugeki, and movie scenarios, and the overall effect was along the lines of taishu engeki. This doesn't mean they weren't well done or popular, just that it's hard to think of them as true kabuki. At the Meiji-za, he used barely any authentic kabuki actors other than Bando Kichiya, who was a secondary actor.
His programs at the Kabuki-za often included two to four authentic kabuki actors, usually Uzaemon, Omezo, or Sadanji, while the other actors came from shinpa, shinkokugeki, TV, or movies. Even when a kabuki dance was performed, his partners in female roles were played by female actress-dancers. He himself played both onnagata and tachiyaku, but I find little about other onnagata alongside him. In some eyes, this alone would make his productions pseudo-kabuki.
Actually, you are right about his name, since another look shows that Okawa is more widely used in Japanese sources than Ogawa. My mistake. As for his continuing appearances at the Kabuki-za and Meiji-za, I find very little to convince me that he had returned to pure kabuki acting. Kabuki dancing, yes, but I can't find any evidence of his even having done Benten Kozo during the years you mention, at least not at these theatres.
Ogawa (not Okawa, according to most sources) was originally a kabuki actor of whom much was hoped, but he abandoned kabuki to become a movie actor in the early 1950s. Some such actors returned to kabuki, but Ogawa, except on rare occasions, did not.
The kanji (大川) can be interpreted both as Okawa and Ogawa. My sources are fans who actually met him during the 60s and he was introduced as Okawa. I also have Japanese magazines from the 60s w/captions under the kanji showing Okawa. I also have kabuki books authored by non-Japanese who translated his name as Ogawa.
He rarely did appear with the Kikugoro Kabuki group after he left for movies. His popularity did allow him to produce kabuki theater under his own name, inviting other actors who got their start in Kabuki. He appeared at the Meiji-za every May from 1971 - 1983 and at the Kabuki-za every December from 1967 - 1982. He performed traditional pieces like: Fuji Musume, Sagi Musume, Benten Kozo as well as adaptations of some of his movies.
This theatre is supposed to be the Nakamura-za, one of the three licensed Edo theatres (Edo sanza). While kabuki's colors today are typically the green, black, and persimmon stripes seen in the video, the Nakamura-za colors actually were white, persimmon, and black. So the movie gets this wrong. The woman in the audience is shouting the actor's yago, or guild name, and other shouts from the audience can be heard at dramatic highlights, including "Matte mashita" (I've been waiting for this."
at 1:01 what did the lady in the kimono dress say? it would of made my day if she got kicked outta the kabuki theater for that, someday when going to a movie theater i'll do the same thing but yell incohernce for the hell of it =D
The film is Yukinojo Henge (雪之丞変化). This version is available on DVD, but only in Japanese, no subtitles. It has been remade several times with different actors. In all versions the same actor portrays a thief and the onnagata
I would very much like to see a kabuki. Reading about one in ''The host in the Tokaido inn'' And ''The demon in the tea house'' They sounded fantastic.
I have "An actor's revenge / Yuki-no-jo henge" (1962) starring Kon Ichikawa. I don't think this scene is included. Mine might well be a shortened version for unsophisticated British audiences.
Okawa Hashizo (大川橋蔵). He was adopted by a Kabuki family at the age of 6 and trained as an onnagata (kabuki female roles). Though he left the troupe to act in movies, he continued to perform kabuki on the stage throughout his career.
I believe these are 2 pieces from Masakado - Shinobi Yoru Koi no Kusemono. In the first piece Princess Takiyasha is disguised as a courtesan (oiran) ... later she reveals herself and battles the soldiers with her magic. The full production is fabulous, involving flying to the roof of the temple and ending with the Princess sitting atop a giant toad.
New information from a magazine photo printed at the time of this movie. The first clip is from Miyajima no Danmari (宮島のだんまり). Hashizo portrays tyhe courtesan Ukifune.
this video is amazing! although it is a movie I think it is the closest representation of an edo kabuki theatre!! congratulations! I had never had the chance to see an oiran with the hair disarranged! I thought I would only see that in Ukiyo-e prints!
here thx to scrubs ahaha
beastandbeast 4 months ago
Sorry, I'm still not sure what the name of the movie is. Would you let me know. Thank you.
HeSapawin 6 months ago
@HeSapawin yukinojo henge(1959). there are 6 movies have the same title. i had found the dvd "yukinojo henge/Revenge of a Kabuki Actor(1963)" in the us. its directed by my fav director kon ichikawa.
bottomOFair 5 months ago
Haha! I luv comedy! What did she say?
picklywaffles 6 months ago
what's the name of the movie?????
SuperMonAmur 7 months ago
horrible
ruzickaw 8 months ago
I saw the movie ..........Awesumo!
DrMarmaladeWhoFace 11 months ago
I LOVE the way they talk in kabuki, the way everything is exaggerated, all the movements, all the voices, everything is just stretched out and made outlandish, and yet somehow still very dignified and artistic. By all rights, it should be HORRIBLE, at least by western standards, but it's not, it's got such a strange quality to it that it just becomes awesome.
Etimos 1 year ago
Wow, I love japanese culture.
lulucita09 1 year ago
If you wish, I can do the same for the Meiji-za.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
1973: Iro Moyo Chotto Karimame (Kasane); 1974: none; 1975: Sagi Musume, Shiki Sanbaso (no kabuki actors were involved); 1976: none; 1977: Ninokuchi Mura (he played Chubei, an actress played Umegawa); 1978: Omatsuri, Kagami Jishi; 1979: none (Osan Mohei was a modern play based on Chikamatsu); 1980: none; 1981: dance from Nijushiko; 1982: Dojoji.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
Hashizo himself said he aimed at a different audience at the Meiji-za than at the Kabuki-za; at the former, his goal was simply entertainment.His kabuki dances at the Kabuki-za were 1967: none; 1968: Kagami Jishi; 1969: Dojoji; 1970: Fuji Musume, Funa Benkei; 1971: Momijigari, Onatsu Kyoran (not really classical kabuki); 1972: Kurama Jishi, Michiyuki Tabiji no Hanamuko;
kabukiguy 1 year ago
The plays on the programs were largely a mix of shinpa, shinkokugeki, and movie scenarios, and the overall effect was along the lines of taishu engeki. This doesn't mean they weren't well done or popular, just that it's hard to think of them as true kabuki. At the Meiji-za, he used barely any authentic kabuki actors other than Bando Kichiya, who was a secondary actor.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
His programs at the Kabuki-za often included two to four authentic kabuki actors, usually Uzaemon, Omezo, or Sadanji, while the other actors came from shinpa, shinkokugeki, TV, or movies. Even when a kabuki dance was performed, his partners in female roles were played by female actress-dancers. He himself played both onnagata and tachiyaku, but I find little about other onnagata alongside him. In some eyes, this alone would make his productions pseudo-kabuki.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
Actually, you are right about his name, since another look shows that Okawa is more widely used in Japanese sources than Ogawa. My mistake. As for his continuing appearances at the Kabuki-za and Meiji-za, I find very little to convince me that he had returned to pure kabuki acting. Kabuki dancing, yes, but I can't find any evidence of his even having done Benten Kozo during the years you mention, at least not at these theatres.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
Ogawa (not Okawa, according to most sources) was originally a kabuki actor of whom much was hoped, but he abandoned kabuki to become a movie actor in the early 1950s. Some such actors returned to kabuki, but Ogawa, except on rare occasions, did not.
kabukiguy 1 year ago
@kabukiguy
The kanji (大川) can be interpreted both as Okawa and Ogawa. My sources are fans who actually met him during the 60s and he was introduced as Okawa. I also have Japanese magazines from the 60s w/captions under the kanji showing Okawa. I also have kabuki books authored by non-Japanese who translated his name as Ogawa.
HashizoTV 1 year ago
@kabukiguy
He rarely did appear with the Kikugoro Kabuki group after he left for movies. His popularity did allow him to produce kabuki theater under his own name, inviting other actors who got their start in Kabuki. He appeared at the Meiji-za every May from 1971 - 1983 and at the Kabuki-za every December from 1967 - 1982. He performed traditional pieces like: Fuji Musume, Sagi Musume, Benten Kozo as well as adaptations of some of his movies.
HashizoTV 1 year ago
This theatre is supposed to be the Nakamura-za, one of the three licensed Edo theatres (Edo sanza). While kabuki's colors today are typically the green, black, and persimmon stripes seen in the video, the Nakamura-za colors actually were white, persimmon, and black. So the movie gets this wrong. The woman in the audience is shouting the actor's yago, or guild name, and other shouts from the audience can be heard at dramatic highlights, including "Matte mashita" (I've been waiting for this."
kabukiguy 1 year ago
at 1:01 what did the lady in the kimono dress say? it would of made my day if she got kicked outta the kabuki theater for that, someday when going to a movie theater i'll do the same thing but yell incohernce for the hell of it =D
kojiro95 1 year ago
I like Chinese opera better
revolversmoke 1 year ago
@revolversmoke chinese opera??? this is clearly japanese! haha
nielspeeraer 1 year ago
@nielspeeraer I said I like Chinese opera better I didn't say this is chinese opera
revolversmoke 1 year ago
hashizo is BEAUTIFUL. :|
geoklaus00 1 year ago
What film is this from?
YoshitheDino87 2 years ago
The film is Yukinojo Henge (雪之丞変化). This version is available on DVD, but only in Japanese, no subtitles. It has been remade several times with different actors. In all versions the same actor portrays a thief and the onnagata
HashizoTV 2 years ago
The oshiroi didnt seem as white back in the day
Prelju 2 years ago
I believe the decision to go with the more flesh tone oshiroi was probably made by the director. The white being more theatrical and less cinematic.
When Hashizo performed kabuki on live stage, his makeup was more traditional.
HashizoTV 2 years ago
so interesting to see and imagine how it might have all been for example, 200 years ago
sorenti 2 years ago
I would very much like to see a kabuki. Reading about one in ''The host in the Tokaido inn'' And ''The demon in the tea house'' They sounded fantastic.
Cleopatraofelko 3 years ago
I watched one it was very great
TheHellknight12 2 years ago
I just got back from Japan and went to the Kabuki-za. It was fabulous.
HashizoTV 2 years ago
Too bad they had to tear it down last year.
maxtull21 7 months ago
@Cleopatraofelko omg you mean ghost from the tokkaido inn? omg i read those in elementary school!
katieperez777 5 months ago
I have "An actor's revenge / Yuki-no-jo henge" (1962) starring Kon Ichikawa. I don't think this scene is included. Mine might well be a shortened version for unsophisticated British audiences.
Qcumber 3 years ago
who is the man, playing the oiran in the kabuki show? I mean the actor...
It really is awesome
Pirotessa 3 years ago
Okawa Hashizo (大川橋蔵). He was adopted by a Kabuki family at the age of 6 and trained as an onnagata (kabuki female roles). Though he left the troupe to act in movies, he continued to perform kabuki on the stage throughout his career.
HashizoTV 3 years ago
its awesome!!i really like it;D can you tell me which story/scene their playing?
chibiusamin 3 years ago
I believe these are 2 pieces from Masakado - Shinobi Yoru Koi no Kusemono. In the first piece Princess Takiyasha is disguised as a courtesan (oiran) ... later she reveals herself and battles the soldiers with her magic. The full production is fabulous, involving flying to the roof of the temple and ending with the Princess sitting atop a giant toad.
HashizoTV 3 years ago
New information from a magazine photo printed at the time of this movie. The first clip is from Miyajima no Danmari (宮島のだんまり). Hashizo portrays tyhe courtesan Ukifune.
HashizoTV 2 years ago
I saw the remake of 2008 it made me want to watch the former versions. So thnx a lot for sharing this great scene.
tsukino72 3 years ago
I watched It Too It Was On Kiku....
wannabe1japanese 3 years ago
Who would forget such a great scene !
Thank you for bringing back my memory of my childhood.
By the way can you tell me the weight of all the costume incl. the wig he is wearing?
gg1932 3 years ago
The costume weighs about 70lbs (30kg+). That is one of the reasons than onnagata continued to perform even when the stage was opened to women.
HashizoTV 3 years ago
this video is amazing! although it is a movie I think it is the closest representation of an edo kabuki theatre!! congratulations! I had never had the chance to see an oiran with the hair disarranged! I thought I would only see that in Ukiyo-e prints!
JPandCo 3 years ago