01 Jan 1974
How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song
The Tortoise composed a song and the Lion cub learnt it by heart and they sang it together.
A Day in the Life of Chameko
Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bright, energetic young girl. It contains an early product placement (for Lion Toothpaste), educational content and newsreel footage of Japan’s first woman Olympic medalist, Kinue Hitomi.
Top Billed Cast
Hideko Hirai Chameko (voice)
Ruby Takai Mother (voice)
二村定一 Teacher (voice)
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