25 Times White Actors Played People Of Color And No One Really Gave A S**t

From: Huffington Post

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Paul Muni and Luise Rainer 

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Chinese Farmers

Film

“The Good Earth” (1937) is based on the historical novel of the same name and centers on a family of farmers struggling in China. 

Character’s Background

The protagonists of the story Wang and O-Lan are — you guessed it — Chinese. 

Actor’s Background

Wang is portrayed by Paul Muni and O-Lan is portrayed by Luise Rainer. Neither were of Asian descent. Both wore yellowface for their roles.