Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong's Rendezvous with American History

by Yunte Huang

Book Overview

Born into the steam and starch of a Chinese laundry, Anna May Wong (1905-1961) emerged from turn-of-the-century Los Angeles to become Old Hollywood's most famous Chinese American actress, a screen siren who captivated global audiences and signed her publicity photos--with a touch of defiance--"Orientally yours." Now, more than a century after her birth, Yunte Huang narrates Wong's tragic life story, retracing her journey from Chinatown to silent-era...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 132409513X
• ISBN13: 9781324095132
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Liveright Publishing Corporation
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"