The Neighbor's Wife and Mine (1931)

The Neighbor's Wife and Mine 1931 / マダムと女房 1931 / Madamu to Nyobo , Madamu to Nyoubou

A playwright moves to the country to get away from distractions as he writes his new play. However, the countryside proves to be full of distractions, including his wife, children, and neighbors. This was the first Japanese film to utilize sound.