The Actress and the Poet (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1935, The Actress and the Poet is a comedy film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Among the tight-knit neighbours are a poet, his actress wife, a bachelor budding author, a tobacco shop owner-cum-landlady, an insurance salesman and his nosy and greedy wife. Enter a young and seemingly high-class couple who just so happens is open to purchasing life insurance from their swift neighbour. In the meantime, life is imitating art across the street, which may end up providing for either a happy ending or a rude split - eventually that is.
Who’s in it. The Actress and the Poet stars Sachiko Chiba as Chieko, Kamatari Fujiwara as Baido Noso, Kimba Sanyutei as Kintarô Hanashima and Haruko Toda as Ohama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Actress and the Poet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actress and the Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actress and the Poet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actress and the Poet (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Actress and the Poet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Actress and the Poet worth watching?
- The Actress and the Poet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actress and the Poet?
- The Actress and the Poet stars Sachiko Chiba, Kamatari Fujiwara, Kimba Sanyutei, Haruko Toda and Hiroshi Uruki.
- When was The Actress and the Poet released?
- The Actress and the Poet was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.