The Enigma of Anna May Wong
The Price of Modernity is an appreciative San Francisco Bay Guardian story on Anna May Wong, the first Asian-American film goddess (via
GreenCine Daily). The same issue has
a review of her restored silent,
Picadilly. Long before seeing any of her movies, I've always been fascinated by Anna May Wong. I think it's because she photographed so beautifully - this
online gallery is ample proof of that. She conveyed a steely drive and intelligence in still photos that undermined her often stereotypical onscreen roles. The photo of Miss Wong below is a permanent fixture in my living room.
Posted by mhinrichs at March 5, 2004 12:48 PM
wow, what a great article! i wish i could be at that panel discussion. i'm not even sure i've heard of her before, but now i definately want to see her films.
