Stereotypes most definitely, but at least in the case of Mantan Moreland, at least in his role in the many “Charlie Chan” movies, which itself was a sterotype of another sort and a prime example of “Yellow-Face” acting, he wasn’t really playing lazy.
jmworacle about 4 hours ago
Touche’. Sadly, those actors played those roles because of the wages.
Mugens Premium Member 5 minutes ago
Stereotypes most definitely, but at least in the case of Mantan Moreland, at least in his role in the many “Charlie Chan” movies, which itself was a sterotype of another sort and a prime example of “Yellow-Face” acting, he wasn’t really playing lazy.