Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American movie star, began her career in silent films at 17. She went on to star in dozens of films in Hollywood, London, and Berlin alongside Marlene Dietrich, Anthony Quinn, and Douglas Fairbanks. Despite her glamour, talent, and cosmopolitanism, Wong was often typecast as a stereotypical "painted doll" or "scheming dragon lady".
Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words
Pioneering Chinese American film star Anna May Wong's life is showcased in a captivating documentary, highlighting both her triumphs and tragedies.
