THE LADY AND  

The Lady and the Beard (1931)

Shukujo to hige (original title)

 (Japan)

A bearded kendo champion has difficulties in life because of his conservative ways and his unusual beard.

Director: Yasujirô Ozu

Writers: Komatsu Kitamura (book), Yasujirô Ozu (gagman) (as James Maki)

Stars: Tokihiko Okada, Hiroko Kawasaki, Chôko Iida | See full cast & crew »

THE LADY AND THE BEARD 1931

Shukujo to hige

Synopsis

Okajima, a college student with invincible kendo swordfighting skills, both vexes and amuses women with his conservative ways and his big, brushy beard which he carries with pride. One day, on his way to his friend Baron Yukimoto's party, he rescues the demure Hiroko from a brazen swindler, Satoko. He goes to Hiroko's company for a job interview and is rejected. Hiroko suggest that he shave off his beard and he at once lands a job, and attracts attention of both Yukimoto's sister and Satoko. But his heart is set on Hiroko, and despite some mix-up with Satoko, their faith in each other is unshaken.