Will Power
"Short film by Noburo Ofuji"
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About this film
Short film by Noburo Ofuji.
More about this film
About the production
Themes & topics
Historical background
Will Power survives as evidence of how local producers addressed audiences before global streaming.
Why this film matters
Historians reference Will Power when discussing short film by Noburo Ofuji.
Making of
Production details for Will Power are drawn from archival listings and reference sources; surviving materials vary by title.
What critics said
Retrospective notes on Will Power emphasize its value as a period production rather than blockbuster reception.
Did you know?
- short film by Noburo Ofuji
Visual style
Visual style for Will Power reflects period camera and lighting practice documented in surviving prints or stills.
Music
As a silent work, Will Power was originally shown with live or recorded accompaniment chosen by the exhibitor.
What audiences thought
Will Power reached whatever regional audiences its distributor could access; later interest comes mainly from repertory and online preservation.
Film restoration
A copy or excerpt is available via Wikimedia Commons.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Will%20Power%20(1931).webm