It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Chinese in Hollywood by Jenny Cho and the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Hollywood has long exerted an international influence on the global imagination. In the first half of the 20th century, Chinese American actors who aspired to a career in Hollywood found their opportunities limited to roles that propagated Asian stereotypes. Meanwhile, many Chinese roles were given to non-Asian actors playing yellowface. It has been a long, hard road for Chinese in Hollywood who have striven to build meaningful careers behind and in front of the camera. This book focuses on the contributions of Chinese and Chinese Americans to the film and television industries as well as those who lived and worked in the Hollywood area. Vintage photographs celebrate pioneers such as Anna May Wong, Tyrus Wong, Milton Quon, James Wong Howe, and many more. From the silent film era to the present, the history of Chinese in Hollywood will surpass 100 years.
Chinese in Hollywood by Jenny Cho and the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.
This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Chinese in Hollywood aloud.
Chinese in Hollywood is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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