Kenichi Enomoto

Acting

Kenichi Enomoto

Born October 11, 1904 · Aoyama, Tokyo

Died January 7, 1970 · aged 65

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kenichi Enomoto (October 11, 1904 – January 7, 1970) was a popular Japanese singing comedian, mostly known by his stage name Enoken. A major innovator during his heyday, Enoken's stage shows, radio appearances, and film roles were a major influence within Tokyo theatre before World War II, and was a catalyst for the revival of comedy in the postwar period. …

Known For

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's TailThe Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail · 1952
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
6.71952
MovieDramaHistory
A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.
The Three TreasuresThe Three Treasures · 1959
The Three Treasures
5.51959
MovieFantasyAction
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
A Long, Comic Story — Houses at the Summer FestivalA Long, Comic Story — Houses at the Summer Festival · 1954
A Long, Comic Story — Houses at the Summer Festival
1954
MovieComedy
Hachigoro, a carpenter living in the Rakugo Tenement, is an honest and skilled craftsman, but he loves sake more than his three daily meals, and had even been barred from entering the Akasaiya shop where he worked. However, thanks to the intervention of the landlord he was fortunately allowed back in, and Oka, the landlord’s maid who had long harbored feelings for Hachigoro, sent him a celebratory kimono as a gift.
Pleasant CompanyPleasant Company · 1962
Pleasant Company
1962
Movie
Heavenly Comic Story of a GentlemanHeavenly Comic Story of a Gentleman · 1960
Heavenly Comic Story of a Gentleman
1960
MovieComedy
Dai Abare TokaidoDai Abare Tokaido · 1958
Dai Abare Tokaido
1958
Movie
An entertainment movie featuring familiar faces of Toyama no Kin-san, Nezumi Kozo, Yaji Kita, and others who traveled around the Tokaido. Written and directed by Kunio Watanabe. A group of samurai rushed into the Sakura Opera Troupe in the mountain village, chasing a young woman named Chiyohime who was promoting dancing around Edo Asakusa area. Suri Nao and Kinshiro Toyama was there and saved her. Meanwhile, the samurai asked the acquaintance Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi to find her. Jirokichi visited Kinshiro 's house, and found her there…
Kin no tamago: Golden GirlKin no tamago: Golden Girl · 1952
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
9.01952
Movie
Once an average and seemingly ordinary Tokyo girl, she suddenly finds herself as a TV star owing to her discovery by a casting company, which noticed photographs that her cousin had sent. When another actress falls ill she is given the role instead. Her first film is a success propelling the young actress to popularity, her own fans, money and a house. While everything looks dandy from the outside not all is well within the family however.
A Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their PrimeA Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their Prime · 1954
A Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their Prime
1954
MovieComedy
Soemon, the master of Gidayū-style madcap performances, has gathered the entire tenement block again tonight and is tormenting everyone with his terrible Gidayū singing.

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