Ichikawa Danjuro IX
- Name: Ichikawa Danjuro IX
- Native name: 堀越秀
- Also Known as: 九代目 市川 團十郎, Kawarasaki Chojuro III, 三代目河原崎長十郎, Gonjuro Kawarasaki, 初代河原崎権十郎, Kawarasaki Gonnosuke VII, 七代目河原崎権之助, Kawarasaki Sansho, 河原崎三升
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: November 29, ????
- Died: September 13, 1903
Ninth in the line of actors to hold the name Ichikawa Danjuro, he is depicted in countless ukiyo-e actor prints (yakusha-e), and is widely credited with ensuring Kabuki stayed vibrant and strong as Japan struggled with modernization and Westernization.
Along with Onoe Kikugoro V, he was very likely the first kabuki actor to appear in a film; Momijigari (Maple Leaf Viewing) was filmed in 1899. Danjuro had nothing but contempt for film, but was eventually convinced that a film of his act would be a gift to posterity. He only agreed to be filmed on the condition that it would not be seen by anyone until after his death. The play was filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day, and Danjūrō allowed only one take.
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Movie
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Momijigari
Japanese Movie, 1903,
(Main Role)
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7.2
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