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Anna May Wong made history as the first Chinese American movie star. Here’s why one author says she’s misunderstood
It was her first day as an intern at LA’s Chinese American Museum, and a curator explained that she was looking at Anna May Wong: an internationally famous actress from the ’20s and ‘30s who ...
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Anna May Wong and the mystery of Hollywood’s first Chinese-American star: ‘They wanted to tear her apart!’
Anna May Wong was Hollywood’s first Chinese-American star, a gifted actor who refused to allow racism and sexism to stymie her career. She was one of the silent era’s most popular celebrities ...
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The struggles and breakthroughs of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits im ...
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Unmasking Anna May Wong: A Tribute to Hollywood's First Chinese American Actress
“Unmasking Anna May Wong” is the newest exhibit at the Chinese American Museum – giving visitors a unique glimpse into the personal side of a Hollywood film icon. As the first Chinese ...