Portrait of Emiko Yagumo

Emiko Yagumo

Acting

Biography

Emiko Yagumo (August 15, 1903 - January 13, 1979) was a Japanese actress, real name Chiyoko Tamano. At the age of 18, she fled home to follow a lover to Shanghai. On her return to Japan, she became a geisha. She appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1937 before she retired and founded a beauty company.

Born: August 15, 1903

Place of Birth: Osaka, Japan

Filmography

1933
Daphne

as Tamaji

1932
The Loyal 47 Ronin

as Tayu Ukihashi

1931
Tokyo Chorus

as Tsuma Sugako

1931
Silver Stream

as Michiko

1930
1929
Eternal Heart

as Toshie Mizuno

1928
The Glory of the Shōwa Era

as Fumiko Ueyama (daughter)

1928
King of the Land

as Hidematsu

1926
Young Master

as Suzuko (waitress)