[KineJapan] Can anyone assist with identifying these 1930's-1940's Kinema Stars?

[Michael Kerpan]

That first one looks to me like Sumiko Kurishima (without her glasses on).
Male 2 COULD be Tokihiko Okada.

Michael Kerpan
Boston, MA

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM Adrian Ransom via KineJapan <
kinejapan at mailman.yale.edu> wrote:

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> I have a collection of Japanese gramophone needle tins which feature
> Japanese Kinema Stars from the 30’s & 40’s.    Each one features their
> image and signature.   Here is an example.
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> What I am trying to do is identify who they are so that I can write
> something about them in a book I am planning to write.   This is where I
> need your help!
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> Here is a link to all the tins in the series I currently have.
> https://www.thetincollector.com/kinema-stars
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> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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> Cheers
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> Adrian
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