The 1927 films Yajikita Sonno no Maki (Yaji and Kita: Yasuda's Rescue) and Yajikita Toba Fushimi no Maki (The Battle of Toba Fushimi) are good examples of Denjiro Okochi's comedic abilities. The director, Tomiyasu Ikeda was a major figure in the orthodox school of jidaigeki (period drama). In the opposing role to Okochi was Goro Kawabe, a popular action star. The cheerful sides...