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The King of Rowing
A pre-war sports movie by director Tomu Uchida. This story is set at the Waseda-Keio regatta. This was shot at the banks of the Sumida River, where the regatta is still held today. The main stroke role of Mochizuki was played by young star Tsunemi Hirose. Mochizuki, who enrolled in A University that lost the previous year gains the trust of the President's niece Mitsuko (Shizue Natsukawa) but a spy from the other side uses this relationship to create a scandal. The regatta approaches, with Mochizuki not able to participate... The supporters and atmosphere of student sports at the time are well presented.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film is a comedic take on the world of competitive rowing. It likely features slapstick humor and exaggerated characters involved in a rowing race. The plot would have revolved around the antics and mishaps of the participants trying to win.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with detailed records. Such shorts were often produced quickly for immediate entertainment and their reviews were less formally documented than feature films today. Its primary audience would have been general moviegoers of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Likely enjoyed for its lighthearted, visual comedy typical of early silent films.
Appreciated as a brief, entertaining diversion for audiences.
Demonstrates the simple, gag-driven humor prevalent in short films of the 1920s.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1927 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
Silent short films like 'The King of Rowing' were often distributed to local cinemas as a B-feature or part of a program, providing a quick laugh or a brief story to complement the main attraction.
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