The Courageous Coward (1919) is a Drama film that follows 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 is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.