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Kaoru Itō

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
19Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1922
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kaoru Itō reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kaoru Itō's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kaoru Itō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wife! Be Like a Rose!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kaoru Itō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kaoru Itō's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Wife! Be Like a Rose! (1935) movie poster
★7.0

Wife! Be Like a Rose!: Kimiko, a Tokyo white-collar working girl, lives with her serious, intellectual, haiku-writing mother. Kimiko seeks to m

Wife! Be Like a Rose!

1935•Drama
★6.7
A Woman's Sorrows (1937) movie poster
★6.7

A Woman's Sorrows: Young Hiroko’s (Takako Irie) conservative principles place her at odds with most modern women, as she has already submit

A Woman's Sorrows

1937•Drama
★6.4
Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts (1935) movie poster
★6.4

Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts: Three sisters earn money for their bossy mother by being samisen street musicians. This means mainly playing a banjo typ

Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts

1935•Drama
★6.2
Learn from Experience, Part Two (1937) movie poster
★6.2

Learn from Experience, Part Two: Part 2 of a 2-part romance (first part - Kafuku zempen) based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan. In the second half

Learn from Experience, Part Two

1937•Drama
★6.2
The Whole Family Works (1939) movie poster
★6.2

The Whole Family Works: Father of nine children cannot find a job. Despite their aspirations, the children are encouraged by both parents to hol

The Whole Family Works

1939•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kaoru Itō.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya Yoshikazu Tomoda Average Similar →
1942 Mother Never Dies - Average Similar →
1941 Schoolgirl Records - Flop Similar →
1941 Kodakara fūfu - Flop Similar →
1940 Oath on the Burning Sands - Average Similar →
1940 The Burning Sky - Flop Similar →
1940 Keshô yuki - Flop Similar →
1940 Hikari to kage (Zenpen) - Flop Similar →
1940 Hikari to kage (Kōhen) - Flop Similar →
1939 Iron Brothers - Flop Similar →
1939 The Whole Family Works Genji, second son Average Similar →
1937 Learn from Experience, Part Two - Average Similar →
1937 Learn from Experience, Part One - Average Similar →
1937 A Woman's Sorrows - Hit Similar →
1936 Man of the House Sentaro Average Similar →
1935 Enoken's Kondo Isami Kondo Shuhei Flop Similar →
1935 Wife! Be Like a Rose! Kenichi (Oyuki's son) Hit Similar →
1935 Radio Queen - Flop Similar →
1935 Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts Wampaku-kozou Average Similar →

Kaoru Itō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kaoru Itō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaoru Itō is "Wife! Be Like a Rose!" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kaoru Itō acted in?

Kaoru Itō has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kaoru Itō?

Other notable films include "A Woman's Sorrows", "Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts", and "Learn from Experience, Part Two".