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What was Sessue Hayakawa's life like growing up?
From a young age he yearned to go overseas and took on English studies in preparation. His father was a head of fishermen's union with some wealth.
What failure befell Sessue Hayakawa in his early life?
An injury caused him to fail a navy physical. His father felt shame and embarrassment by his son's failure and this drove a wedge between them.
What injury afflicted Sessue Hayakawa at an early age?
However, while a student at the naval academy in Etajima, he swam to the bottom of a lagoon on a dare and ruptured his eardrum.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Sessue Hayakawa?
The strained relationship between Hayakawa and his father drove the 18-year-old Hayakawa to attempt seppuku.
When did Sessue Hayakawa start acting?
His acting career likely followed a series of odd jobs in California: dishwasher, waiter, ice cream vendor, and factory worker. His theatrical appearances seemed like another temporary pursuit.
What was Sessue Hayakawa's first film?
One of the productions in which Hayakawa performed was called The Typhoon. Thomas H. Ince saw the production and offered to turn it into a silent film.
What other films did Sessue Hayakawa star in besides The Typhoon?
The Typhoon was followed by two additional pictures, The Wrath of the Gods co-starring Hayakawa's new wife, Aoki, and The Sacrifice.

Question: Did he do well in these?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Sessue Hayakawa do well in these early silent films in 1914?