Person
Tsutomu Shigemune
Directing · 1896–1971 · Yamaguchi, Japan
Biography
Tsutomu Shigemune (July 27, 1896 – December 4, 1971) was a Japanese director. At Shochiku Studios, Shigemune directed more than forty films in the silent era. He rose through the ranks at Shochiku along with his contemporary, Heinosuke Gosho, and they made their directing debuts in 1925 just two months apart. After the war, Shigemune taught in the film department of Kamakura Academy.
Known for
Immortal Love
Director
The Road to Marriage
Director
Children of the Sun
Producer

A Diary of Our Love
Producer
Nikutai no bōfū
Director
Sankichi the Flying Squirrel
Director
Yakko no Koman
Director
Filmography
- 1941A Diary of Our LoveProducer
- 1938Children of the SunProducer
- 1933The Road to MarriageDirector
- 1931Nikutai no bōfūDirector
- 1928Immortal LoveDirector
- 1927Sankichi the Flying SquirrelDirector
- 1927Yakko no KomanDirector
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