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Classic Film News
Table of contents of the Latest Issue No. 603
(Published in October 2008)

P2. Katsukichi Quiz
P3. Makino Shozo - 100 years of film history
P4. Onshu no Kanatani: Staff, Cast, Commentary, Summary
P6. Real Image of Makino Shozo's Funeral: Commentary
P7. Katsudoya Retsuden - Hitomi Kichinosuke
P8. Chushingura: Staff, Cast, Commentary, Summary
P12. Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Katsuben Tale (46)
P13. Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shochiku-za Graphic" January 1928 issue - "Banzai for movie fans" by Moriyama Toyosaburo
P14. Member News
P15. Obituaries, prize winners of the August Katsukichi Quiz

Price per issue is 150 yen (including tax) plus 80 yen for postage. Classic Film News is issued on the 1st of each month and is printed in two colors on 16 pages of A6 size paper.

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Classic Film News Back Issues

Classic Film News No. 602

Published in September 2008
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The Fourth Sawato Midori Ichimonkai
Contents = Hyakumanryo hibun: Part one, two, and three, 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Matsuura Shigeru, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (45), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: "New Cinema" June 1931 issue - Part 3 - "How I found out about Charles Chaplin" by Mack Sennett Part 4, 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.

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Classic Film News No. 601

Published in August 2008
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Buster Keaton is the best!
Contents = Cops, The Three Ages, College 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Edward F. Cline, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (44), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “New Cinema” June 1931 issue - Part 3 − “How I found out about Charles Chaplin” by Mack Sennett, 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.

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Classic Film News No. 600

Published in July 2008
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600th Commemorative Screening, Commemorate the 110 years from the birth of Ito Daisuke, Uchida Tomu, Okochi Denjiro
Contents = Chikemuri Takadanobaba (Takadanobaba Duel), Jinsei gekijo (Theater of Life), Oatsurae Jirokichi goshi (Jirokichi the Rat) 《Katsukichi Quiz》,《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Yagi Yasutaro, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori) 》 = Katsuben Tale (43), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “New Cinema” June 1931 issue - Part 2 − “How I found out about Charles Chaplin” by Mack Sennett, 《Member News》,《Obituaries》, etc.
Classic Film News No. 599

Published in June 2008
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Masterpieces of the world motion picture history − US films−”
Contents = Sunrise , Cruel, Cruel love, The Pawnshop 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Roland Totheroh, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori) 》 = Katsuben Tale (42), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “New Cinema” June 1931 issue - Part 1 − “How I found out about Charles Chaplin” by Mack Sennett, 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News No. 598

Published in May 2008
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“Period films starring Bando Tsumasaburo, Arashi Kanjuro, and Kataoka Chiezo”
Contents = Ranto no chimata, The Best of Arashi Kanjuro , Otokodate-bayari, 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Inaba Kaji, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (41), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “Kinema Junpo” 11 April 1925 issue − [Shunsho Manwa Part 12- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News No. 597

Published in April 2008
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Nonsense movies from Daito Eiga
Contents = Toroyame Nikki, Soutou Ashuragai, Ninjutsu Senichiya, 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Hayafusa Hideto, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori》 = Katsuben Tale (40), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “Kinema Junpo” 11 April 1925 issue − [Shunsho Manwa Part 11- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News No. 596

Published in March 2008
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Unique American Silent Films
Contents = Foolish Wives, The Life of an American Fireman , The Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Edwin S. Porter, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (39) − Erich Von Stroheim, 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: “Kinema Junpo” 11 April 1925 issue − [Shunsho Manwa Part 10 - Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News No. 595

Published in February 2008
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Commemorative Screening for the Centenary of the Birth of Makino Masahiro
Contents = Ronin Gai (Street of Masterless Samurai) - Part I and II, Raiden, Sozenji Baba,《Katsukichi Quiz》,《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Negishi Toichiro,《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (38),《Classic Film Scrapbook》: "Kinema Junpo" 11 April 1925 issue - [Shunsho Manwa Part 9 - Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju],《Member News》,《Obituaries》, etc.
Classic Film News No. 594

Published in January 2008
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Commemorative Screening for the Centenary of the Birth of Hayashi Chojiro (Hasegawa Kazuo)
Contents = Irezumi Hangan (Omnibus), Kurotegumi no Sukeroku, Hayashi Choujiro Kessakushu (Hayashi Choujiro's Masterpieces), 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Sugiyama Kohei, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (37), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: "Kinema Junpo" 11 April 1925 issue - [Shunsho Manwa Part 8 - Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》,etc.
Classic Film News  No. 593

Published in December 2007
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19th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital!
Contents = Tsubasa (Wings), 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = William A Wellman, Introduction of Colored Monotone, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (36), 《Classic Film Scrapbook》: "Kinema Junpo" 11 April 1925 issue - [Shunsho Manwa Part 7 - Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], 《Sawato Midori's Review of 2007》, 《List of films shown at "Friends of Silent Film Association" screenings in 2007》, 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》,etc.
Classic Film News  No. 592

Published in November 2007
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Lead Story - Girls of the Showa Period Seen Through Classic Films
Contents= Mari no yukue (The Missing Ball) Akeyuku Sora,《Katsukichi Quiz》,《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》 = Katsuben Tale (35), 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Matsumoto Eiichi,《Classic Film Scrapbook》: "Kinema Junpo" 11 April 1925 issue - [Shunsho Manwa Part 6, 《Member News》, 《Obituaries》,etc.
Classic Film News  No. 591

Published in October 2007
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〈Period Novel〉 Evening with Movies
Contents = Kurama Tengu, Kyo-fu Jidai, Jirai-gumi, Sunae Shibari, vol. 1 and 2 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》= Katsuben Tale (34) A white rose on your chest, 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Kimura Fujio, 《Classic Film Scrapbook》 = Kinema Junpo (11 April 1925 issue) [Shunsho Manwa Part 5- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju],《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
Classic Film News  No. 590

Published in September 2007
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Collectors movies - Featuring rare period movies
Contents = Oden Jigoku, Orizuru Osen, 《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》= Katsuben Tale (33), 《Katsudoya Retsuden》 = Miki Minoru, 《Classic Film Scrapbook》 = Kinema Junpo (11 April 1925 issue) [Shunsho Manwa Part 4- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju],《Member News》, 《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News  No. 589

Published in August 2007
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Collectors movies - Featuring rare period movies
Contents = Yagyu Nigai-gasa, Sakana ya Kenpo, Jitsuroku Koshi Bidan: Koshi to Oni no Men, Tokachi-dake Daibakuhatsu (Bonus film),《Katsukichi Quiz》, 《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》=Katsuben Tale (32), 《Katsudoya Retsuden》=Kimura Sotoji,《Classic Film Scrapbook》=「Kinema Junpo」(11 April 1925 issue)[Shunsho Manwa Part 2- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju]3,《Member News》,《Obituaries》, etc.
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Classic Film News, Issue. 588

Published in July 2007
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The Third Sawato Midori Ichimonkai
Featured film = Hearts of the World《Lecture on Katsuben Film History - Class 3》Commentary,《Katsukichi Quiz》,《Fun with Films (Sawato Midori)》=Katsuben Tale (31),《Katsudoya Retsuden》=Umeya Shokichi,《Classic Film Scrapbook》=「Kinema Junpo」(11 April 1925 issue)[Shunsho Manwa Part 2- Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju]2,《Member News》,《Obituaries》, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue. 587

Published: June 2007
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The Origin of Narutaki-gumi!
Include articles on the films Horo Zanmai (The Wandering Gambler), Kokushi Muso, Ah, Yamanaka Sadao and Mire no Bansho (The Angelus) (masked program), Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (30)," Katsudoya Retsuden - Takizawa Eisuke, Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo" 11 April 1925 issue - [Shunsho Manwa Part 1 - Omoide-banashi: Kawaji Koju], Member News, Obituaries, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue. 586

Published: May 2007
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Paris in Silent Films!
Include articles on the films Paris Qui Dort and Madame du barry, Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (29)," Katsudoya Retsuden - Rene Clair, Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 10, Member News, Obituaries, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue. 585

Published: April 2007
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Dynamic Legendary Figures in Jidaigeki!
Include articles on the films Shibukawa Bangoro, Kensei Araki Mataemon (Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman) and Shojoji no Tanuki-bayashi Ban Danemon (Danemon's Monster Hunt at Shojoji), Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (28)," Katsudoya Retsuden - Yamamoto Sanae, Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 9, Member News, Obituaries, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue. 584

Published: March 2007
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Indulge Yourself in the Timeless Masterpieces of Legendary Film Stars!
Include articles on the films The Sheik and The Son of the Sheik, Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (27)," Katsudoya Retsuden - George Fitzmaurice, Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 8, Member News, Obituaries, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue. 583

Published: February 2007
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Screening in Commemoration of the 100th Annivesrary Since the Birth of Ichikawa Utaemon!
Include articles on the films Dokuro (Skull), Nishikie Edosugata Hatamoto to Machiyakko (The Color Print of Edo: Hatamoto to Machiyakko) and Ichikawa Utaemon Kessaku Bamen-shu (A Collection of Ichikawa Utaemon's Highlight Scenes), Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (26): Sir Utaemon and Master Shunsui," Katsudoya Retsuden - Mori Kazuo, Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 7, Member News, Obituaries, etc.
Classic Film News, Issue No. 582
Published: January 2007
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New Year’s Special Program: Selected Masterpiece Silent Films!
Include articles on the films Haha (Mother) and Umarete wa Mita Keredo (I Was Born, But...), Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- “Katsuben Tale (25),” Katsudoya Retsuden − Yanai Takao, Classic Film Scrapbook: “Kamata” January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 6, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 581
Published: December 2006
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18 th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital!
Include articles on the films Tenmeikai Torimono Fukuro and Male and Female, Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (24)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 5, Sawato Midori: This Year, List of Films Shown at the Friends of Silent Film Association Screenings in 2006, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 580
Published: November 2006
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Kataoka Chiezo Special! His Early Days!!
Include articles on the films Isshin Tasuke, Kaigyaku Sanroshi, and Kataoka Chiezo Kessaku Bamenshu (A Collection of Chiezo Kataoka's Highlight Scenes), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Kinugasa Toshizo, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (23)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 4, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 579
Published: October 2006
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Evening of Sports Films in Motion Pictures
Include articles on the films The Freshman, Soteio, Oira no Yakyu, and Ozumo, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Negishi Kanichi, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (22)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 578
Published: September 2006
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Treat Yourselves to Bantsuma Films Tonight!
Include articles on the films Koina no Ginpei Yuki no Wataridori (Koina no Ginpei, Migratory Snow Bird), Kosuzume Toge, and Bando Tsumasaburo Kessaku Bamen-shu (A Collection of Bando Tsumasaburo's Highlight Scenes), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Nagao Shiroku, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (21)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 577
Published: August 2006
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50th Year Since the Passing of Mizoguchi Kenji!
Include articles on the films Taki no Shiraito (The Water Magician) and Tokyo Koshin-kyoku (Tokyo March), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Sakane Tazuko, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (20)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kamata" January 1931 issue - [Kare/Kanojo no Shusshinchi wa?] Part 1, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 576
Published: July 2006
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The Second Sawato Midori Ichimonkai
Include articles on the films Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei and Early French Films, Lecture on Katsuben Film History - Session 2 (Commentary), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Yamamoto Kajiro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori- "Katsuben Tale (19)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Uzumasa" July 1926 issue - [Bando Tsumasaburo Ron - Dazai Yukimichi] Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 575
Published: June 2006
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Masterpieces in Film History: Japanese Contemporary Drama
Include articles on the films Ono ga Tsumi Sakubei (Your Sin Sakubei's Story) and Dekigokoro (Passing Fancy), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Sasaki Keisuke, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (18)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Uzumasa" July 1926 issue - [Bando Tsumasaburo Ron - Dazai Yukimichi] Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 574
Published: May 2006
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Transition from Dyed Films to Color Films!
Include articles on the films The Black Pirate, Kaika Isou, and A la conquete du pole, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Inuzuka Minoru, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (17)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Uzumasa" July 1926 issue - [Bando Tsumasaburo Ron - Dazai Yukimichi] Part 1, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 573
Published: April 2006
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A Collection of Works from Makino Mimuro Studio! First Time Ever Screening of Chirokuro Denki Since Its Restoration!
Include articles on the films Chirokuro Denki, Jitsuroku Chushingura (Chushingura: The True Story) and Bijofu, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Matsuda Sadatsugu, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (16)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Shinjuku Shochiku-kan] Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 572
Published: March 2006
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A Collection of Extremely Rare Films! First Time Screenings of Tetsu no Tsume!!
Include articles on the films Tetsu no Tsume, Nazo no Satsujin Jiken, Yowamushi Tengoku and Jinsei Ranbu, Katsukichi Quiz, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (15)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Shinjuku Shochiku-kan] Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 571
Published: February 2006
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The World of the Original Soap Operas!
Include articles on the films Way Down East and Hatachi no Koro, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Shimazu Yasujiro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (14)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Shinjuku Shochiku-kan] Part 1, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 570
Published: January 2006
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New Year's Special Program on "Seigi no Mikata" with Kurama Tengu and Taikutsu Otoko
Include articles on the films Kurama Tengu, Hatamoto Taikutsu Otoko (The Idle Vassal) and The Fighting Blood-Part 9, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Furuumi Takuji, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (13)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Aoi-kan] Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 569
Published: December 2005
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17th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital
Include articles on the films The Student Prince in Old Heiderberg and Gyakuryu (Backward Current), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Abe Yutaka, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (12)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Aoi-kan] Part 2, Sawato Midori: This Year, Films Shown at Friends of Silent Film Association Screenings in 2005, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 568
Published: November 2005
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Screenings in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary Since the Birth of Director Inagaki Hiroshi
Include articles on the films Edo Gaigo no Hi (Edo's Final Day) and Shusse Taikoki (A Samurai's Exploits), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Mimura Shintaro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (11)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Kinema Junpo (Cinema News)" 11 January 1925 issue - [Eiga Josetsukan Kenbun Samazama: Aoi-kan] Part 1, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 567
Published: October 2005
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Major Works of Silent Comedy
Include articles on the films Tillie's Punctured Romance, Steamboat Bill Jr. and His Only Father, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Mack Sennett, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (10)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shimokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 6, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 566
Published: September 2005
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Kabuki, Shimpa, Shinkokugeki Made into Films
Include articles on the films Kunisada Chuji, Toribeyama Shinju (Toribeyama Suicide Pact) and Shimpa: Futari Shizuka, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Sone Junzo, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (9)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shimokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 5, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 565
Published: August 2005
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Great Figures Depicted in Films
Include articles on the films Nanko Fushi, Sakurai no Ketsubetsu, Shonen Noguchi Hideyo, Sakamoto Ryoma and Ninomiya Kinjiro, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Inoue Kintaro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (8)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shimokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 4, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 564
Published: July 2005
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The First Sawato Midori Ichimonkai
Includes an article on the film Metropolis, a lecture on katsuben film history (commentary), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Karl Freund, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (7)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shimokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 563
Published: June 2005
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Masterpieces in film history: Europe
Includes articles on the films Das kabinett Des Dr. Caligari (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari), Bronenosets Potyomkin (The Battleship Potemkin), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Sergei M. Eisenstein, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (6)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Shimokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.


Classic Film News, Issue No. 562
Published: May 2005
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Costarring of the three major Nikkatsu sword fighting stars!
Includes articles on the films Goketsu Jiraiya (The Gallant Jiraiya), Chikemuri Kojinyama (Blood Splattered at Kojinyama), Sunae Shibari (Dainihen/Kanketsuhen) (Nikkatsu), Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Kiyose Eijiro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori-"Katsuben Tale (5)," Classic Film Scrapbook: "Simokamo" January 1934 issue - [Shimokamo Torimonocho: Niban Tegara Osato o Saguru Shozen Kaitoranmaro] Part 1, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 561
Published: April 2005
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Period novels experienced on the big screen
Includes articles on the films Akanishi Kakita, Sunae Shibari: Daiippen (Nikkatsu) , Nagoya Fukei Jissha, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Henry Kotani, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Katsuben Tale (4)," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip Part 6, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 560
Published: March 2005
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Rudolph Valentino
Includes articles on the films Camille, Blood and Sand, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Murata Minoru, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Katsuben Tale (3)," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip Part 5, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 559
Published: February 2005
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of director Saito Torajiro
Includes articles on the films Kodakara Sodo (The Treasure That Is Children), Sokonuke Seishun Ondo (Weird Dance of Youth), Nureta Hanabira, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Kido Shiro, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Katsuben Tale (2)," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip Part 4, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 558
Published: January 2005
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Okochi Denjiro: Master Swordsman of the Showa Era
Includes articles on the films Kutsukake Tokijiro, Yarikuyo, Okochi Denjiro Kessakushu, Katsukichi Quiz, Katsudoya Retsuden: Shiba Seika, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Katsuben Tale (1)," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip Part 3, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 557
Published: December 2004
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16th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital
Includes articles on the films Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Tsukigata Hanpeita, Kokubyaku Zoshi, Katsukichi Quiz , Greetings - Sawato Midori, Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "John Barrymore," This Year - Sawato Midori, Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 556
Published: November 2004
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The Primal Scene of Japan as Seen in Silent Film
Includes articles on the films Seimei no Kanmuri, Midori no Kishu and Fukei Nihon, Katsudoya Retsuden: Murakami Tokusaburo, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "The Primal Scene of Japan as Seen in Silent Film," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Takihana Hisako and Hanabusa Yuriko," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku June 1931 issue - Shochiku Department Store: Honshi Tokuyaku Shinsen Gossip, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 555
Published: October 2004
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The Period Films of Teikine, Daito and Toa Kinema
Includes articles on the films Kimura Nagatonokami, Danshichi Chigiregumo (Danshichi the Wanderer), Yajo (Ginda) , Katsudoya Retsuden: Suzuki Shigeyoshi, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "The Period Films of Teikine, Daito and Toa Kinema," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Futatabi Momo-chan," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shimokamo June 1931 issue - Shimokamo Kudamonoten: Hazuki K-ko Part 2, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 554
Published: September 2004
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Das Nibelungenlied Part Two: Folk Epic and Animated Folk Tale
Includes articles on the films Die Nibelungen: Kriemhilds Rache, Kaumori (Bat), Issun Boshi Chibisuke Monogatari, Rusuban Jiisan, Katsudoya Retsuden: Murata Yasuji, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Das Nibelungenlied and Japanese Folk Tales," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Das Nibelungenlied," Classic Film Scrapbook: Shimokamo June 1931 issue - Shimokamo Kudamonoten: Hazuki K-ko, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 553
Published: August 2004
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Das Nibelungenlied and Chaplin's Ancient Times
Includes articles on the films Die Nibelungen: Siegfried, His Prehistoric Past and 11th Olympics, Katsudoya Retsuden: Kurihara Thomas, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Das Nibelungenlied and Chaplin's Ancient Times," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori -"Fun with Dinosaurs," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 7), Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 552
Published: July 2004
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Shinko Kinema Special
Includes articles on the films Kaidan Arima Neko (Arima Cat Ghost Story), Fukujuso Takara no Yama ni Hairu Taikutsu Otoko and Kaidan Kyoren no Onna Shisho, Katsudoya Retsuden: Mokudo Shigeru, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Shinko Kinema Special," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Shinko Kinema Kaidan Films," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 6), Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 551
Published: June 2004
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From Kurishima Sumiko to Tanaka Kinuyo: The Actresses of Shochiku Kamata
Includes articles on the films Izu no Odoriko (The Izu Dancer), Hototogisu (The Cuckoo), and Rajio Fukei, Katsudoya Retsuden: Fushimi Akira, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "From Kurishima Sumiko to Tanaka Kinuyo: The Actresses of Shochiku Kamata," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Obinata Den and Kawamura Reikichi," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 5), 1934: Shochiku Kamata Studios Lineup - Actresses, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 550
Published: May 2004
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An Evening of Slapstick Comedy
Includes articles on the films Our Hospitality, Slapstick Studio, and The Million Dollar Rush, Katsudoya Retsuden: Kaeriyama Norimasa, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "An Evening of Slapstick Comedy," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Comedy is the Basis of Entertainment," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 4), Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 549
Published: April 2004
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Minoru - The Eternal Father of Handsome Movie Actors
Includes articles on the films Habu no Minato (The Port of Habu), Horimono Hangan (Magistrate Tatoo), and Nichiro Senso Jissha (Actual Footage of the Russo-Japanese War), profile of Tsukuda Kesshu, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Minoru - The Eternal Father of Handsome Movie Actors," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Early Showa Café," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 3), Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 548
Published: March 2004
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A Portrait of Families in Silent Film
Includes articles on the films Chibusa, Otosan no Utadokei, and Ai no Ikka, profile of Yoshimura Ren, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "A Portrait of Families in Silent Film," Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Fujima Rintaro," Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai (Part 2), Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 547
Published: February 2004
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Douglas as Don Q!
Includes articles on the films Don Q, Son of Zorro, Lizzies of the Field and Snow Frolics, profile of Douglas Fairbanks, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Douglas as Don Q!", Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Mary Astor"; Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Makino wo Kakou Dojin: Gudankai, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 546
Published: January 2004
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Kageboshi Showdown!
Includes articles on the films Edo Kaizokuden - Kageboshi, Zoku - Kageboshi and Adesugata Zoku Kageboshi; profile of Susukita Rokuhei; Katsukichi Quiz; New Year's Greetings; Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "A Makino Feeling"; Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Makino February 1926 issue - Fude no Mama ni: Makino Teruko; Member News; Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 545
Published: December 2003
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15th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital
Includes articles on the films The Man Who Laughs and Kyoei wa Jigoku; Katsukichi Quiz; Greetings - Sawato Midori; Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Conrad Veidt;" Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu July 1934 issue, Nikkatsu Nansensu: Ko Michitaro, Part 3; Sawato Midori: "This Year;" List of films screened by the Friends of Silent Film Association in FY2003; Member News; Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 544
Published: November 2003
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An Evening of Period Film Masterpieces
Includes articles on the films Oatsurae Jirokichi Goshi and Nakayama Shichiri; profiles of Ito Daisuke and Karasawa Hiromitsu; Katsukichi Quiz; Lead column, "An Evening of Period Film Masterpieces;" Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "A Stern and Handsome Man;" Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu July 1934 issue, Nikkatsu Nansensu: Ko Michitaro, Part 2; Member News; Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 543
Published: October 2003
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Kosugi Isamu and Shima Koji
Includes articles on the films Jinsei Gekijo (Theater of Life), Tsubasa no Sekai (World of Wings), and Shin Tokyo Meguri (Tour of the New Tokyo); profile of Shima Koji; Katsukichi Quiz; Lead column, "Kosugi Isamu and Shima Koji;" Fun with Films by Sawato Midori - "Murata Chieko;" Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu July 1934 issue, Nikkatsu Nansensu: Ko Michitaro; Member News; Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 542
Published: September 2003
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Shozo and Masahiro: Showdown between Father and Son
Includes articles on the films Hyakumanryo Hibun: Dainihen, Saishuhen (The Million Ryo Secret: Part Two, Last Part) and Ronin-gai Dainiwa: Gakuyaburo (The Street of Master-less Samurai: Story Two - The Bath in the Dressing Room); profile of Makino Masahiro; Katsukichi Quiz; Lead column, "A Father of Japanese Film and a Child of the Movies;" Fun with Films, by Sawato Midori - "From the Film Magazine 'Makino;'" Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino November 1925 issue, Atarashiki Sekai e (Toward a New World): Makino Shozo, Part II; List of films directed by Makino Shozo and Makino Masahiro preserved at the Matsuda Film Library, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 541
Published: August 2003
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Screening Commemorating 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Arashi Kanjuro
Includes articles on the films Hyakumanryo Hibun: Daiippen (The Million Ryo Secret: Part One) and Umon Torimonocho Rokuban Tegara - Jinnenji Kidan (The Detective Records of Umon) ; profile of Yamagami Itaro; Katsukichi Quiz; Lead column, "The Arakan Film Festival;" Fun with Films, by Sawato Midori - "Mikami Otokichi;" Classic Film Scrapbook: Makino November 1925 issue, Atarashiki Sekai e (Toward a New World): Makino Shozo, Part I; List of Arashi Kanjuro films preserved at the Matsuda Film Library, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 540
Published: July 2003
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Immortal German Movies
Includes articles on Der Letzte Mann (The Last Laugh), Abenteuer im Engadin (Adventure in the Engadine), and Sturme Uber dem Montblanc (Storm over Mont Blanc), Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Immortal German Movies," "Fun with Films - German Films from 1924" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Kamata February 1929 issue, Kamata Maido Goyakkai Tamatebako, Part III, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 539
Published: June 2003
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Great B-movies - Daito Era Film Special!
Includes articles on Ninjutsu Senichiya, Hyakumangoku Yabure Gyojyo, and Dokuro, profile of Otomo Ryuzo, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Great B-movies" "Fun with Films - Showa 13 (1938)" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Kamata February 1929 issue, Kamata Maido Goyakkai Tamatebako, Part II, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 538
Published: May 2003
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Ozu Yasujiro
Includes articles on Daigaku wa Deta Keredo (I Graduated But...) and Ukikusa Monogatari (A Story of Floating Weeds), profile of Atsuta Yuharu, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column: "Ozu Yasujiro's 100th Birthday," "Ozu Films in the Years of Shochiku Kamata," "Fun with Films - Ozu Yasujiro Kantoku wo Shinonde" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Kamata February 1929 issue, Kamata Maido Goyakkai Tamatebako, Member News, Obituaries, etc.


Classic Film News, Issue No. 537
Published: April 2003
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The Exhilaration of Spring! Hilarious Comedies Face Off!!
Includes articles on Why Worry?, Angora Love, Her Boy Friend, Hollywood on Parade, and A Hobo's Life, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Harold and Charlie" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu Jidai (Nikkatsu Era) August 1927 issue, Kanso Hitotsu (An Impression), Tsuji Kichiro, Part II, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 536
Published: March 2003
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Kataoka Chiezo
Includes articles on Goronbo Jidai (The Goronbo's Story) and Banba no Chutaro: Mabuta no Haha (Banba no Chutaro: In Search of Mother), profiles of Yahiro Fuji and Ishimoto Hideo, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "About Holding the Chiezo Film Festival," "Fun with Films - Chie Pro Gossip" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu Jidai (Nikkatsu Era) August 1927 issue, Kanso Hitotsu (An Impression), Tsuji Kichiro, Part I, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 535
Published: February 2003
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Two Offbeat Hollywood Stars: Sesshu Hayakawa and Lon Chaney
Includes articles on The Cheat and The Phantom of the Opera, profile of Cecil B. DeMille, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - In Praise of Lon Chaney" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Bantsuma Gaho (Bantsuma Film News) January 1929 issue, Atarashiki Toshi e no Kotoba, Bando Tsumasaburo, Part II, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 534
Published: January 2003
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Action Star Showdown: Takagi Shinpei and Hayafusa Hideto
Includes articles on Soto Ashuragai, Sengoku Jidai, and Risan to Nihon no Chochin, profile of Aku Reinosuke, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - 1924 This and That" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Bantsuma Gaho (Bantsuma Film News) January 1929 issue, Atarashiki Toshi e no Kotoba, Bando Tsumasaburo, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 533
Published: December 2002
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30 Years of Being a Benshi: The 14th Sawato Midori Katsuben Recital
Includes article on The Thief of Baghdad, profile of Raoul Walsh, Katsukichi Quiz, "Greeting - 30 Years of Being a Benshi" (Sawato Midori), "Recollections of the Past Year" (Sawato Midori), Wayo Music Ensemble Colored Monotone member introduction, "Fun with Films - Douglas Fairbanks" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu Gaho June 1924 issue, Kishamachigao, Location Comedy, Migi Jingoro, Part III, list of films screened by the Friends of Silent Film Association in 2002, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 532
Published: November 2002
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300 Years after the Raid: The Chushingura Festival One Month Early
Includes article on Idaten Kazuemon and Matsunosuke's Chushingura, profile of Goto Taizan, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, Chushingura (1910) clips, "Fun with Films - Kazuemon Ibun" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Magazine Scrapbook: Nikkatsu Gaho June 1924 issue, Kishamachigao, Location Comedy, Migi Jingoro, Part II, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 531
Published: October 2002
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Italian Silent Film Special
Includes articles on La Nave and Marcantonio e Cleopatra, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Italian Historical Drama" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Nikkatsu Gaho June 1924 issue, Kishamachigao, Location Comedy, Migi Jingoro, Part I, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 530
Published: September 2002
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Forever Rivals: Chiezo and Utaemon
Includes articles on Jokon (Soul Cleansing) and Otokodate Bayari, Dokuro (Skull), profile of Oshimoto Shichinosuke, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Uta Pro" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku July 1932 issue, Shochiku Slapstick Comedy, Nakayama Yasuo, Part IV, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 529
Published: August 2002
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Classic Films That Go One Step Beyond
Includes articles on Trilby, Der Student von Prag (The Student from Prague), and The Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - (Bunshin Eiga) Alter Ego Films" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku July 1932 issue, Shochiku Slapstick Comedy, Nakayama Yasuo, Part III, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 528
Published: July 2002
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The World of Shingeki as Seen Through Classic Films
Includes articles on Hechima no Hana, Namiko, and Chimata no Ko (Child of the Streets), profile of Tanaka Eizo, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Izawa Ranja and Tokugawa Musei" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku July 1932 issue, Shochiku Slapstick Comedy, Nakayama Yasuo, Part II, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 527
Published: June 2002
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The Mito Komon Festival
Includes articles on Zoku Mito Komon (Mito Komon II), Mito Komon - Kaikokuki (Mito Komon's Travelogue), and Mito Komon - Ketsujin no Maki (Mito Komon - The Bloody Swords), profile of Ikeda Tomiyasu, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Rumors About Mitsukuni, Part II" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Shochiku July 1932 issue, Shochiku Slapstick Comedy, Nakayama Yasuo Part I, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

Classic Film News, Issue No. 526
Published: May 2002
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Mito Komon by Yamanaka and Okochi
Includes articles on Yajikita - Sonno no Maki (Yajikita - Yasuda's Rescue), Mito Komon - Raikunitsugu no Maki (Mito Komon - The Story of Raikunitsugu), and Mito Komon - Missho no Maki (Mito Komon - The Secret Letter), profile of Yamanaka Sadao, Katsukichi Quiz, lead column, "Fun with Films - Rumors About Mitsukuni" (Sawato Midori), Classic Film Scrapbook: Shimokamo May 1924 issue, Rakka Konagonaki (Part II) Ikkasei, Member News, Obituaries, etc.

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