Torajirō Saitō


Torajirō Saitō was a Japanese film director known for his comedy films. Born in Akita Prefecture, he entered Shōchiku's Kamata studio in 1922 and debuted as a director in 1926. He later worked at the Shintoho and Toho studios. He became known as the "god of comedy" for directing over 200 films, many of which were nonsense comedies featuring famous clowns such as Ken'ichi Enomoto, Roppa Furukawa, and Junzaburo Ban.

Filmography

His works include:Akeyuku Sora Wasei Kingu Kongu Kodakara Sodo Akireta musume-tachi, alternate title: Nodo jimankyō jidai Odoroki ikka Akogare no Hawaii Kōro Aozora tenshi Tennō no Bōshi jointly directed with Masaki Mori Tokyo Kid Tonbo kaeri dōchū Unusual trip to Hawaii