Actor and movie producer. Born as "Denkichi Tamura," he became commonly known as "Bantsuma." He launched his own movie production company at age 24 and became a famous silent film star. His career faded when silent films began, but he did appear in films as late as 1943, most notably in "The Life of Matsu the Untamed."
Actor and movie producer. Born as "Denkichi Tamura," he became commonly known as "Bantsuma." He launched his own movie production company at age 24 and became a famous silent film star. His career faded when silent films began, but he did appear in films as late as 1943, most notably in "The Life of Matsu the Untamed."
Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett
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