Film Language Tag: yellowface
The practice of white actors playing Asian-identified characters, often using makeup to approximate their facial characteristics.
Films (2)
A Friendship, Broken Blossoms
As Cheng (Richard Barthelmess) nurses Lucy (Lillian Gish) back to health, a bond begins to form.
Madame Liang Sings "Chop Suey", Flower Drum Song
At a party, after earning an award from her citizenship class Professor (Ching Wah Lee), Madame Liang (Juanita Hall) sings "Chop Suey."
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