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Shin hototogisu
(The Cuckoo — New Version)
Also known as [New Story of Momotarô]
(1909) Japan
B&W : Short film
Directed by Shisetsu Iwatô

Cast: (unknown)

M. Pathé Shôkai production. / Released 25 June 1909. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Reputedly features the first use of a flashback in film narrative.

[?] Drama?

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 12 July 2024.

References: Anderson-Japanese p. ? : Website-IMDb.