The Courageous Coward
Sessue Hayakawa was making the transition from Asian villain to sympathetic hero in this picture. The plot is a combination of racial stereotypes that were common in the U.S. during the silent era and real-life situations experienced by Asians living Stateside. Hayakawa plays Suki Iota, a student who, while born and bred in America, wants a wife with traditional Japanese values. She appears in the form of Rei (Tsuru Aoki, Hayakawa's real-life wife), a singer who becomes known as the Japanese Nightingale.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | William Worthington |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
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A classic from 1919. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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