Hollywood Goes Oriental

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Focusing on the representation of Asian identities in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1960s, the book examines how non-Asian actors portrayed iconic roles, often using specific gestures and narrative conventions. Karla Rae Fuller highlights the archetypal standards set by these performances, revealing the artificial nature of Hollywood's racial depictions. The analysis not only critiques the portrayal of ethnicity in film but also addresses broader themes of identity and performance in American cinema during this era.