In which city did Hayakawa decide to try out acting?
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Tokyo
Answer
After traveling around the world as a performer for several years, Sessue Hayakawa moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1914. He had been working in theater in Japan, but had heard that there were opportunities for actors of Asian descent in the United States. He quickly found work in silent films, and became one of the most popular Asian actors in Hollywood.
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