Shizue Hyōdō
Acting
Biography
Shizue Hyōdō (March 4, 1912 – February 9, 1934) was a Japanese actress. She joined Shochiku Studios in 1928 at the age of sixteen. She appeared in supporting roles in films such as Heinosuke Gosho's "The Father and His Son" and "The Dancing Girl of Izu" and a now-lost silent film by Mikio Naruse. In 1933, she fell ill of peritonitis and a severe thiamine deficiency, and she passed away the following year at the age of twenty-one.
Known For
"The Dancing Girl of Izu" tells of the story between a young male student who is touring the Izu Peninsula and a family of traveling dancers he meets there, including their youngest girl. The student finds the naïve girl attractive even though he eventually has to part with the family after spending memorable time together.
The Dancing Girl of Izu
Kenji and Chuko travel to Hokkaido as migrant workers and enlist as miners under the strict leadership of Guzuyasu. On the boat journey to Hokkaido, Kenji attracts Ohama, who is travelling to Hokkaido to open a bar. When Kenji visits the bar, he chases away a sailor who was hassling a shy girl, Ofuji, which makes Ohama jealous.
A Woman Crying in Spring
Japanese silent film from 1929.
The Father and His Son
Kan’ichi Hazama and Omiya Shigisawa are engaged to be married, but Omiya breaks the engagement to marry a wealthy banker’s son. Heartbroken, Kan’ichi becomes a moneylender, and years later their paths cross again under changed circumstances. Adapted from a popular serialized novel of the same name.
The Golden Demon
Japanese silent film.