The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.

• Director: Kajirō Yamamoto
• Cast: Michiko Hamamura, Hiroshi Koizumi, Tatsuya Hara, Yumi Shirakawa, Asami Kuji, Akira Takarada, Shinji Yamada, Kamatari Fujiwara