Sumiko Kurishima

Date of Birth: 1902-03-15
Date of Death: 1987-08-16
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Sumiko Kurishima (栗島すみ子 Kurishima Sumiko) was a Japanese actress and master of traditional Japanese dance. She is often considered Japan's first female movie star.... Sumiko Kurishima (栗島すみ子 Kurishima Sumiko) was a Japanese actress and master of traditional Japanese dance. She is often considered Japan's first female movie star.