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Sessue Hayakawa was a Japanese actor born on June 10, 1889. He became one of the first Asian stars in Hollywood during the silent film era. Hayakawa was known for his roles in films like The Cheat and The Dragon Painter. His performances broke stereotypes and helped pave the way for future Asian actors in the film industry. Sessue Hayakawa's legacy continues to be celebrated for his contributions to cinema and his influence on representation in Hollywood.
"That is one reason so many of the Japanese pictures are not good, they cannot spare all the footage necessary for that bow, which is repeated over and over again."
"I like America anyway. In Japan we are much more formal. If two friends are separated for a long time and they meet they bow and bow and bow. They keep bowing without exchanging a word. Here they slap each other on the back and say: Hello, old man, how goes everything."
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