Useless Button

This comedy follows a new employee at a trading company who faces challenges both at work and at home. His promotion leads to conflicts with his wife over a trivial matter, culminating in her leaving the house in frustration. The situation escalates before she ultimately returns, restoring normalcy to their lives.

Selected by Kinema Junpo as the 5th-best Japanese movie of 1926, Useless Button represents a significant era in Japanese film history. Its themes of marital discord and workplace dynamics resonate even today, making it relevant for those interested in the evolution of storytelling in cinema.

With a cast that includes notable actors like Kinuyo Tanaka and Chōko Iida, Useless Button offers a glimpse into the talent of the period. Collectors of early Japanese films will find this title a noteworthy exploration of comedy from the 1920s, reflecting both societal norms and entertainment styles of the time.