Emiko Yagumo

Born

August 15, 1903

Died

January 13, 1979

Biography

Emiko Yagumo (August 15, 1903 - January 13, 1979) was a Japanese actress, real name Chiyoko Tamano. At the age of 18, she fled home to follow a lover to Shanghai. On her return to Japan, she became a geisha. She appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1937 before she retired and founded a beauty company.