Princess Yang Kwei-Fei

Kanagawa: Daiei Studios, Circa 1956. Draft script for the 1955 film.

After World War II, Kenzo Mizoguchi directed a number of jidaigeki (or period dramas), remaking stories from Japanese folklore or history, aided by long-time screenwriter and collaborator Yoshikata Yoda. One of his only color films from this period, "Princess Yang Kwei-Fei" is a fairy tale about a widowed emperor and his imperial concubine. Remade in 1962 as "The Magnificent Concubine."

Set in eighth century China, shot on location in Japan.

White perfect-bound titled wrappers. Approximately 68 leaves, with last page of text numbered e-20. Mimeograph duplication, printed on rectos and versos. Pages lightly age toned else Near Fine, wrapper Very Good with some foxing.

Eureka Masters of Cinema 12.

[Book #160921]