O Mimi san

A silent melodrama from the very first series of American films to use a Japanese cast. The scenes of the story are laid in Japan during the last revolution in the late '60's.

Directed by Charles Miller, O Mimi san leans on a strong ensemble — Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Kisaburō Kurihara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1914.