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Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 382 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The story of Anna May Wong, who fought virulent anti-Chinese xenophobia, unabashed sexism, cinematic exploitation and ageism that defined American culture in the 20th century to became Hollywood's first Chinese American film star.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"At the dawn of a new century, America is falling in love with silent movies, including young Wong Liu Tsong. By eleven Wong Liu is determined to become an actress and has chosen a stage name: Anna May Wong. At sixteen, Anna May leaves high school to pursue her Hollywood dreams. Nineteen-year-old Anna May gets her big break in The Thief of Bagdad. Yet her talent isn't enough to overcome the racism that relegates her to supporting roles while Caucasian...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong who, in spite of limited opportunities, achieved her dream of becoming an actress and worked to represent her race on screen in a truthful, positive manner." (Provided by publisher).
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