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DRAMA . 1935 . 0h 54m . 5.9/10

The Girl in the Rumour_

A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the less traditional little sister. A doddering grandfather, an officious uncle and busybody neighbors also don't make the lives of the hardworking members of the family any easier.

Starring Sachiko Chiba, Ryuko Umezono, Toshiko Itō
5.9/10
Rating
0h 54m
Runtime
1935
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the less traditional little sister. A doddering grandfather, an officious uncle and busybody neighbors also don't make the lives of the hardworking members of the family any easier.

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Cast
Sachiko Chiba stars as Kunie in The Girl in the Rumour.
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Year context
The Girl in the Rumour was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is runnin...
The Girl in the Rumour is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 54m.

CAST (7)

Sachiko Chiba
Sachiko Chiba
Kunie
RU
Ryuko Umezono
Kimiko
TI
Toshiko Itō
Oyo
YS
Yo Shiomi
Keisaku
KM
Kō Mihashi
Kenkichi
Kamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Uncle
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Shintaro

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
54 min (0h 54m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (7 votes)

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What is The Girl in the Rumour about?
A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the less traditional little sister. A doddering grandfather, an officious uncle and busybody neighbors also don't make the lives of the hardworking members of the family any easier.
How long is The Girl in the Rumour?
The Girl in the Rumour has a runtime of 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Who stars in The Girl in the Rumour?
The cast of The Girl in the Rumour includes Sachiko Chiba, Ryuko Umezono, Toshiko Itō, Yo Shiomi, Kō Mihashi.
What is the rating of The Girl in the Rumour?
The Girl in the Rumour has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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