Yoshiko Kawada

Japanese: 川田芳子 - かわだ よしこ
Yoshiko Kawada
1895-1970 An actress from the Taisho to early Showa periods.
Born on October 17, 1895 (according to one theory, the 30th). Moved to Tokyo in 1914 and became a popular geisha in Shinbashi. Debuted on stage in 1914 as a new-school actress named Kawakami Yoshiko. Joined Shochiku Kamata in 1913 and played the lead role in "Island Woman," becoming the first star actress. She shared the popularity with Kurishima Sumiko and Satsuki Nobuko. Died on March 23, 1970. Age 74. Born in Niigata Prefecture.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:
1895-1970 大正-昭和時代前期の女優。
明治28年10月17日(一説に30日)生まれ。43年上京,新橋の人気芸者となる。大正3年新派女優川上よし子として初舞台。9年松竹蒲田に入社し「島の女」に主演,スター女優第1号となる。栗島すみ子,五月信子と人気を三分した。昭和45年3月23日死去。74歳。新潟県出身。

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