oupacademic:American-born Chinese actress, AnnaMay Wong, was praised by adoring fans and eager direc
oupacademic:American-born Chinese actress, AnnaMay Wong, was praised by adoring fans and eager directors for her highcheekbones, an ivory complexion, straight black bangs, and a haunting, remotegaze. The New York Times referred to her as the most famous Chinese woman butWong was never American enough for her desired roles. She was often type-cast into typical Oriental-specific roles but excelled in every on-screen appearance. Wong peaked in the 1930s and paved the red carpet for aspiring Asian-Pacificactresses after her. She gave praise-worthy performances in The Thief ofBaghdad, Daughter of the Dragon, and other notable films until her passing in1961. Image: Anna May Wong by Carl Van Vechten. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. -- source link