Kawamura Reikichi

Name: Kawamura Reikichi
Native name: 河村黎吉
Also Known as: Kawamura Ishigorou, かわむられいきち, かわむらいしごろう, 河村石五郎
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: September 1, 1897
Died: December 22, 1952

Kawamura Reikichi was a Japanese actor born in Fukagawa, Tokyo, Japan. His real name was Kawamura Ishigoro (河村石五郎).

After graduating from the preparatory department of Nishijin Castle Commercial School in Kanda, he made his stage debut at the age of 13 at Shinshaza in Nakasu. He joined an unknown theater troupe of Shinpa and toured various regions, occasionally organizing his own small theater troupe.

After his last stage performance at Honjo Juzaburoza, he wrapped up his theater career and joined the Shochiku Kamata Studios in May 1921. His debut film was "Sake Chu Nikki," released in June of the same year. In January 1923, he was promoted to sub-manager. However, on September 1 of the same year, the Great Kanto Earthquake struck, rendering the Kamata Studios unusable. He, along with most of the staff, relocated to the Shimo-Kamo Studios. He was promoted to manager in January 1924. In the same year, he returned to the Kamata Studios.

After the war, he became a freelancer.

He collapsed due to stomach cancer and passed away on December 22, 1952. He was 55 years old at the time of his death.

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Year	Title	Role	Rating
1952	Tokyo Sweetheart Japanese Movie, 1952, Yamamoto (Support Role)	Yamamoto Support Role	6.4
1952	Koi no Oen Dancho Japanese Movie, 1952, Mantaro (Support Role)	Mantaro Support Role	0.0
1951	Wakai Musumetachi Japanese Movie, 1951, Shibata Zenkichi [Uncle] (Support Role)	Shibata Zenkichi [Uncle] Support Role	0.0
1950	The Munekata Sisters Japanese Movie, 1950, [Sangin's guest] (Support Role)	[Sangin's guest] Support Role	7.0
1949	Dassen Jonetsu Musume Japanese Movie, 1949, Kinpachi (Main Role)	Kinpachi Main Role	0.0
1949	Stray Dog Japanese Movie, 1949, Detective Ishikawa (Support Role)	Detective Ishikawa Support Role	7.7
1948	Ikite Iru Gazo Japanese Movie, 1948, Sushitoku (Support Role)	Sushitoku Support Role	6.0
1948	Sanbyakurokujugoya: Osaka-hen Japanese Movie, 1948, Bando Tokichi (Support Role)	Bando Tokichi Support Role	0.0
1948	Sanbyakurokujugoya: Tokyo-hen Japanese Movie, 1948, Bando Tokichi (Support Role)	Bando Tokichi Support Role	0.0
1947	Record of a Tenement Gentleman Japanese Movie, 1947, Tamekichi (Support Role)	Tamekichi Support Role	7.3
1946	Kagi wo Nigiru Onna Japanese Movie, 1946, Iwakichi Yoshida (Main Role)	Iwakichi Yoshida Main Role	0.0
1944	Sinking the Unsinkable Japanese Movie, 1944, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
1942	Zoku Minami no Kaze Japanese Movie, 1942, Shima Hanzo (Support Role)	Shima Hanzo Support Role	0.0
1942	Kogen no Tsuki Japanese Movie, 1942, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1941	Araso Hinaki Shinjitsu Japanese Movie, 1941, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1941	Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Japanese Movie, 1941, Suzuki (Support Role)	Suzuki Support Role	7.0
1940	Favourite War Horse Song: Praying for the Dawn Japanese Movie, 1940, Kensaku [Shinkichi's father] (Support Role)	Kensaku [Shinkichi's father] Support Role	0.0
1940	Kinuyo's First Love Japanese Movie, 1940, Mr. Miyoshi (Support Role)	Mr. Miyoshi Support Role	0.0
1939	Nihon no Tsuma: Zenpen ~ Ruten Hen ~ Kohen ~ Kuto Hen Japanese Movie, 1939, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1939	Four Seasons of Children Japanese Movie, 1939, Father (Support Role)	Father Support Role	6.0
1938	So Goes My Love Japanese Movie, 1938, Kageyama (Support Role)	Kageyama Support Role	7.0
1937	Children in the Wind Japanese Movie, 1937, [Father] (Main Role)	[Father] Main Role	6.0
1937	Isho Hanayome Japanese Movie, 1937, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1937	The Trio's Engagement Japanese Movie, 1937, Isoyama [chief] (Support Role)	Isoyama [chief] Support Role	6.0
1937	Hanakago no Uta Japanese Movie, 1937, Keizo [Yoko's father] (Support Role)	Keizo [Yoko's father] Support Role	6.0
1936	Mitsuryo no Yoru Japanese Movie, 1936, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1936	Woman in the Mist Japanese Movie, 1936, [Neighbour] (Unknown)	[Neighbour] Unknown	5.5
1936	Mr. Thank You Japanese Movie, 1936, [Villager from Tokyo] (Support Role)	[Villager from Tokyo] Support Role	7.3
1936	Haha no Omokage Japanese Movie, 1936, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1936	Saigo no Kikoku Japanese Movie, 1936, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1935	Umi no Kyodai Japanese Movie, 1935, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1935	Harukotosho Koto and Sasuke Japanese Movie, 1935, Sadazo (Support Role)	Sadazo Support Role	1.0
1935	Monogen Wanu Ane Japanese Movie, 1935, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1935	Lumberjack and Lady Japanese Movie, 1935, Yoshi (Support Role)	Yoshi Support Role	0.0
1934	My Elder Brother Japanese Movie, 1934, Shigeta [Fumio's stepbrother] (Main Role)	Shigeta [Fumio's stepbrother] Main Role	6.0
1934	Kinkanshoku Japanese Movie, 1934, [Osaki's father] (Bit part)	[Osaki's father] Bit part	0.0
1933	Apart from You Japanese Movie, 1933, [Terugiku's father] (Support Role)	[Terugiku's father] Support Role	7.2
1933	Koi Zange Japanese Movie, 1933, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1933	The Dancing Girl of Izu Japanese Movie, 1933, Kubota [Engineer] (Support Role)	Kubota [Engineer] Support Role	7.0
1933	Hanayome no Negoto Japanese Movie, 1933, [Landlord] (Support Role)	[Landlord] Support Role	6.0
1932	First Steps Ashore Japanese Movie, 1932, Head steward Nozawa (Bit part)	Head steward Nozawa Bit part	6.4
1932	Konjiki Yasha Japanese Movie, 1932, Minowa (Bit part)	Minowa Bit part	0.0
1931	Bi wa Shiki Ai Japanese Movie, 1931, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1930	Why You Cry Japanese Movie, 1930, Ohara Karoku (Support Role)	Ohara Karoku Support Role	0.0
1930	Hoyo Japanese Movie, 1930, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1930	Shinpen: Ai Koi Jokyoku Japanese Movie, 1930, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1929	Kare to Jinsei Japanese Movie, 1929, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1928	Beautiful Woman Japanese Movie, 1928, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1927	Sword of Penitence Japanese Movie, 1927, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1924	Gusha Nareba Koso (Fukomono) Japanese Movie, 1924, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Kureru Mine Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Heiwamura Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Minami no Gyoson Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Daichi Haokoru Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Murai Choan Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Jissetsu Kunisada Chuji: Gan no Gun Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Onna to Kaizoku Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Ai Jinsei no Ai Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Shonen Shoki Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Jikatsu Suru Onna Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Nasu na Koi Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1923	Okami no Mure Japanese Movie, 1923, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1922	Shimizu no Jirocho Japanese Movie, 1922, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0

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