The Courageous Coward(1919)
The Courageous Coward Synopsis
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.
The Courageous Coward (1919) is a drama film directed by William Worthington, released on March 31, 1919 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Toyo Fujita and George Hernandez. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Worthington
- Writers:
- Thomas J. Geraghty, Frances Guihan
- Cinematographer:
- Dal Clawson
- Production:
- Haworth Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Courageous Coward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sessue Hayakawa
as Suki Iota
Tsuru Aoki
as Rei Oaki
Toyo Fujita
as Tangi
George Hernandez
as Big Bill Kirby
Francis McDonald
as Tom Kirby (as Francis J. McDonald)
Charles A. Post
as Cupid (as Buddy Post)
Key crew
Directed by William Worthington, written by Thomas J. Geraghty and Frances Guihan.
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The Courageous Coward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in The Courageous Coward?
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The main cast of The Courageous Coward (1919) includes Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Toyo Fujita, George Hernandez and Francis McDonald. The film was directed by William Worthington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Courageous Coward released?
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The Courageous Coward was released on March 31, 1919 and runs for 50m.
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The Courageous Coward (1919) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.