Anna May Wong

Acting

Anna May Wong

Born January 3, 1905 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died February 2, 1961 · aged 56

Wong Liu Tsong (January 3, 1905 – February 3, 1961), known professionally as Anna May Wong, was an American actress whose long career spanned both silent and sound films, television, stage, and radio. Apart from being recognized as the the first Chinese-American movie star, as well as the first Asian-American to become an international star, she was also seen as an acclaimed fashion icon due to he…

Known For

The Thief of BagdadThe Thief of Bagdad · 1924
The Thief of Bagdad
★ 7.31924
MovieRomanceAdventure
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
Portrait in BlackPortrait in Black · 1960
Portrait in Black
★ 5.71960
MovieDramaThriller
A pair of lovers plot to kill the woman's rich husband.
Shanghai ExpressShanghai Express · 1932
Shanghai Express
★ 7.01932
MovieDramaRomance
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
The Savage InnocentsThe Savage Innocents · 1960
The Savage Innocents
★ 6.91960
MovieDramaAdventure
An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
King of ChinatownKing of Chinatown · 1939
King of Chinatown
★ 5.61939
MovieActionCrime
A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.
ImpactImpact · 1949
Impact
★ 6.11949
MovieThrillerDrama
After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
A Study in ScarletA Study in Scarlet · 1933
A Study in Scarlet
★ 5.51933
MovieCrimeMystery
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. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.
When Were You BornWhen Were You Born · 1938
When Were You Born
★ 5.31938
MovieMysteryRomance
A San Francisco astrologer correctly predicts a ship passenger's death and then helps the police look for the murderer.

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