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Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was a Chinese-American actress who appeared in over 50 films in the early 20th century. Despite facing discrimination in Hollywood due to her ethnicity, Wong became a trailblazer for Asian representation in film and television. Her notable roles include "Piccadilly" (1929), "Shanghai Express" (1932), and "Daughter of the Dragon" (1931).
Titles credited to Anna May Wong
Asian Americans
This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the...
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The Thief of Bagdad
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
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Piccadilly
A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.
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Impact
After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
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Old San Francisco
In San Francisco, a villainous landowner with underworld connections seeks to steal the property of an old Spanish family.
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A Study in Scarlet
In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies....
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Lady from Chungking
During World War II, Chinese guerrillas fight against the occupying Japanese forces. A young woman is the secret leader of the villagers, who plot to rescue two downed Flying Tigers pilots who are cur...
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