Born Wong Lui-tsong in Los Angeles in 1905 to second-generation Taishanese Chinese Americans, Anna May Wong would become the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star and the first internationally recognized Chinese American actress. Her career spanned nearly 30 years and included roles in silent
Anna May Wong, 1937
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Anna May Wong photographed by Cecil Beaton, 1929.
—razmatini"OMG, yes. She is widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star, but was mistreated — most notably when she should have been cast as O-Lan, the Chinese lead of The Good Earth, but was passed over by the studio in favor of Luise Rainer, who played the part in yellowface."—annakatherine001
It's Chinese New Year today, and to celebrate we are taking a look at the vintage style icon, and all round important lady, Anna May Wong!
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ANNA MAY WONG in SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932) dir. Josef von Sternberg
Sessue Hayakawa and Anna May Wong have been away from American movies for several years — winning stage triumphs in New York and European capitals. They’ve now returned to Hollywood to win back screen honors. Note: This text was published in 1931 and some readers might find some of the Asian stereotyping offensive.
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1931 publicity photo for the movie "Daughter of the Dragon"
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Anna May Wong - Cinemagazine - 1929
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