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Sessue Hayakawa: Silent Cinema And Transnational Stardom (A John Hope Franklin Center Book),Used
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While the actor Sessue Hayakawa (18861973) is perhaps best known today for his Oscarnominated turn as a Japanese military officer in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), in the early twentieth century he was an internationally renowned silent film star, as recognizable as Charlie Chaplin or Douglas Fairbanks. In this critical study of Hayakawas stardom, Daisuke Miyao reconstructs the Japanese actors remarkable career, from the films that preceded his meteoric rise to fame as the star of Cecil B. DeMilles The Cheat (1915) through his reign as a matinee idol and the subsequent decline and resurrection of his Hollywood fortunes.Drawing on earlytwentiethcentury sources in both English and Japanese, including Japaneselanguage newspapers in the United States, Miyao illuminates the construction and reception of Hayakawas stardom as an ongoing process of crosscultural negotiation. Hayakawas early work included short films about Japan that were popular with American audiences as well as spy films that played upon anxieties about Japanese nationalism. The Jesse L. Lasky production company sought to shape Hayakawas image by emphasizing the actors Japanese traits while portraying him as safely assimilated into U.S. culture. Hayakawa himself struggled to maintain his sympathetic persona while creating more complex Japanese characters that would appeal to both American and Japanese audiences. The stars initial success with U.S. audiences created ambivalence in Japan, where some described him as traitorously Americanized and others as a positive icon of modernized Japan. This unique history of transnational silentfilm stardom focuses attention on the ways that race, ethnicity, and nationality influenced the early development of the global film industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Sessue Hayakawa: Silent Cinema and Transnational Stardom'? A: The book critically examines the career of Sessue Hayakawa, highlighting his rise to fame as a silent film star and exploring the cross-cultural dynamics that shaped his stardom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Daisuke Miyao, who provides a detailed analysis of Hayakawa's impact on silent cinema.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still usable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 400 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of Hayakawa's career and the film industry of his time.
- Q: When was 'Sessue Hayakawa: Silent Cinema and Transnational Stardom' published? A: The book was published on March 28, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone title? A: This book is part of the John Hope Franklin Center Book series, which focuses on significant cultural studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding Hayakawa's career? A: The book explores themes of race, ethnicity, and nationality, and how these factors influenced Hayakawa's image and success in both American and Japanese cultures.
- Q: Does the book include any original sources or references? A: Yes, the author draws on early-twentieth-century sources in both English and Japanese, including Japanese-language newspapers in the United States.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for those studying film history? A: Yes, this book offers valuable insights into early silent cinema and the complexities of transnational stardom, making it a useful resource for students and enthusiasts of film history.