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Perpetually Cool - The Many Lives of Anna May Wong (1905-1961) (Paperback)
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Perpetually Cool - The Many Lives of Anna May Wong (1905-1961) (Paperback)
Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series
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Anna May Wong was an extraordinary Asian American woman who became
the country's most famous film actress of Chinese descent. From
small parts in silent films to starring roles in Hollywood and
across the Atlantic, Wong made an impression on audiences of all
persuasions. In Perpetually Cool, Anthony Chan takes the reader on
a compelling journey through Wong's early years in Los Angeles and
her first Hollywood pictures. Chan also examines the scope and
nature of race, gender, and power and their impact on Wong's
personal growth as a Chinese American. Perpetually Cool is not only
the captivating story of a cinematic career, but also of roots and
identity, as it recounts Wong's desire to connect with her heritage
in the United States and in China. Chan provides extensive textual
analyses of Wong's signature films, especially The Toll of the Sea
(1922), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) with Douglas Fairbanks, and her
most famous role as Hui Fei in Shanghai Express (1932), opposite
Marlene Dietrich. Perpetually Cool is a fitting tribute to the
influence of this Chinese American icon.
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