The Frozen Moment
“Sessue Hayakawa takes viewers on a formal tour of Japan's highly stylized cultural pursuits.”
1964•31m•Released
Documentary
Created for the "Esso World Theater" series of films in 1964, it features excerpts from "Bugaku," "Gagaku," "Noh, " and "Kabuki" scenes performed by the well-known dancers, musicians and actors and actresses.
Director
Robin Hardy
Languages
English, Japanese
Studio
International Motion Picture Company
Cast
Sessue Hayakawa
Self
Yoshiko Nogawa
Self
Mizuniwa Susumu
Self
Production
Company
International Motion Picture Company
Company
Esso World Theater
Company
Newmark International Inc
Producer
Bert Lawrence
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