Anna May Wong wasn't supposed to be in the movies. Her laundryman father was dead set against it. And Hollywood preferred white actors in "yellow face" for Asian characters. But Wong kn...Show More
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mm recommended:Mar 21st, 2021
So crazy the first Chinese American film star was rejected from and Asian role, and then had to coached the white actress who won the part and who wore yellowface to play the role ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ
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rmmiller364 recommended:Feb 9th, 2020
Great episode! Someone needs to make a movie about her life ASAP!
aliceko recommended:Feb 8th, 2020
Amazing chronicle about Anna May Wong: the very first Chinese-American star. I discovered Anna when I wrote a paper for my 'Feminist Studies' class in University. Anna was a trailblazer and pioneer. With no role models to look up to at the time, she went after her dream of being in movies against th...Show More
rmmiller364Feb 9th, 2020
@aliceko this sounds fascinating! Adding to my list
jennx recommended:May 25th, 2020
An incredible episode recounting Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American Hollywood movie starโs childhood, acting career and legacy. A resilient icon sheโll always be๐น
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