Biography: Anna May Wong
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Biography: Anna May Wong
Appearing in over sixty movies throughout her career, Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. Read more at womenshistory.org.
Jul 16, 2019
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36K views · 1.1K reactions | The first Chinese-American movie star, Anna May Wong became the toast of London after her performance in PICCADILLY ('29). She went on to star in a play with a young Laurence Olivier before returning to the U.S. in late 1930. PICCADILLY ('29) marked Wong's final silent film. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
36K views · 1.1K reactions | The first Chinese-American movie star, Anna May Wong became the toast of London after her performance in PICCADILLY ('29). She went on to star in a play with a young Laurence Olivier before returning to the U.S. in late 1930. PICCADILLY ('29) marked Wong's final silent film. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
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13K views · 1.2K reactions | The surefire combination of glamour and adventure made SHANGHAI EXPRESS one of the most successful films of 1932, pairing Star of the Month Anna May Wong with Marlene Dietrich. At Oscar time, it was nominated for Best Picture. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
13K views · 1.2K reactions | The surefire combination of glamour and adventure made SHANGHAI EXPRESS one of the most successful films of 1932, pairing Star of the Month Anna May Wong with Marlene Dietrich. At Oscar time, it was nominated for Best Picture. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
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