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Anna May Wong was a trailblazing actress who made her mark in the film industry during the early 20th century

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong in The Circle of Chalk

Anna May Wong in The Circle of Chalk
Miss Anna May wong as Chang-Hi-Tang dancing before the tea-shop keeper in The Circle of Chalk, an ancient Chinese lay translated into English by James Laver

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong / Bystander

Anna May Wong / Bystander
ANNA MAY WONG Chinese American actress, pictured on a suitably Orientally designed cover of The Bystander magazine, 1929

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong, 1928

Anna May Wong, 1928
Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) reads a menu in Londons Chinatown in Limehouse. 1928

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong on the cover of the British film magazine Pict

Anna May Wong on the cover of the British film magazine Picturegoer. Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was the most famous Chinese-American star of the golden age of cinema

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong, actress, studio portrait with top hat and cane. With description

Anna May Wong, actress, studio portrait with top hat and cane. With description, A fantastic camera-study of this well-known actress by Cannons, the English photographer of Hollywood

Background imageWong Collection: Piccadilly, starring Gilda Gray, directed by E A Dupont

Piccadilly, starring Gilda Gray, directed by E A Dupont
Piccadilly, a British International Pictures film, based on an original story by Arnold Bennett, starring Gilda Gray, with Jameson Thomas and Anna May Wong, directed by E A Dupont Date: 1929

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong in A E Dupont's Piccadilly

Anna May Wong in A E Dupont's Piccadilly
Anna May Wong as Shosho in British International Pictures film, A E Dupont's Piccadilly, Bioscope Gallery of British Films & Stars. Date: 1929

Background imageWong Collection: DDE-90024179

DDE-90024179
China, Hong Kong, New Territories. Sik Sik Yuen Tai Sin Temple, Good Wish Garden, turtle pond. Date: 22/07/2005

Background imageWong Collection: DDE-90024171

DDE-90024171
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin district. Pink spring blossoms cover a penjing (bonsai) tree at the Chi Lin Buddhist Nunnery. Date: 22/02/2008

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong cigarette card

Anna May Wong cigarette card. Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was the most famous Chinese-American star of the golden age of cinema. In the 1920s and 1930s she worked in Hollywood, Britain and Germany

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong by Autori

Anna May Wong by Autori
Superb caricature of Chinese-American actress, Anna May Wong (1905-1961). Date: 1930

Background imageWong Collection: Delivery

Delivery
Fion Wong

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong (1905-1961), Chinese-American actress, 20th century

Anna May Wong (1905-1961), Chinese-American actress, 20th century. Wong was the first Chinese American film star and the first Asian American to become an international star

Background imageWong Collection: Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong (Wong Liu Tsong) (1905 - 1961), Chinese-American actress

Background imageWong Collection: Gordon Selfridge and Anna May Wong

Gordon Selfridge and Anna May Wong
Retail supremo, F. Gordon Selfridge, founder of London department store, Selfridges, pictured with American-born Chinese film star, Anna May Wong

Background imageWong Collection: Mixed race couple, San Francisco, California, USA

Mixed race couple, San Francisco, California, USA. They are Mr and Mrs Wong Sun Yue Clemens. He is Chinese, she is Caucasian. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWong Collection: Burmese musicians, 1872

Burmese musicians, 1872
Burmese musicians make music indoors, 1872. A kong thom(or Khong Yai)can be seen to the left. Date: 1872

Background imageWong Collection: ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten

ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1940

Background imageWong Collection: WONG KIM ARK (c1870-?). Chinese-American citizen, subject of Supreme Court case United States v

WONG KIM ARK (c1870-?). Chinese-American citizen, subject of Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which ruled that United States-born children of immigrants could not be denied

Background imageWong Collection: WONG CHIN FOO (1847-1898). Chinese-American journalist and lecturer. Wood engraving

WONG CHIN FOO (1847-1898). Chinese-American journalist and lecturer. Wood engraving, American, 1877

Background imageWong Collection: Stepping it out at Ciros by Mundo

Stepping it out at Ciros by Mundo
An impression by Mundo of some of the well-known people to grace the dance floor at Ciros Club, a popular and fashionable nightclub in Orange Street, London during the inter-war period

Background imageWong Collection: ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1935

ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1935

Background imageWong Collection: ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed holding a ceramic cat

ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed holding a ceramic cat, by Carl Van Vechten, 1935

Background imageWong Collection: TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Anna May Wong in a scene from The Toll of the Sea

TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Anna May Wong in a scene from The Toll of the Sea, the first color feature film produced in Hollywood, 1922

Background imageWong Collection: TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Anna May Wong and Priscilla Moran in a scene from The Toll of the Sea

TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Anna May Wong and Priscilla Moran in a scene from The Toll of the Sea, the first color feature film produced in Hollywood, 1922

Background imageWong Collection: TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Sepia still from The Toll of the Sea, starring Anna May Wong (left)

TOLL OF THE SEA, 1922. Sepia still from The Toll of the Sea, starring Anna May Wong (left), the first color feature film produced in Hollywood, 1922

Background imageWong Collection: Fishing W. Cormorants

Fishing W. Cormorants
Fishing with cormorants at Wong Dong, China


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Anna May Wong was a trailblazing actress who made her mark in the film industry during the early 20th century. Known for her captivating performances and stunning beauty, she left an indelible impression on audiences worldwide. In "The Circle of Chalk, " Anna May Wong showcased her exceptional talent, mesmerizing viewers with her portrayal of a bystander caught in the midst of chaos. Her ability to convey raw emotions through her acting was truly remarkable. A photograph captured in 1928 perfectly encapsulates Anna May Wong's allure and elegance. Studio portrait by Cannons, an English photographer renowned for his Hollywood work, showcases the actress donning a top hat and cane, and is a testament to both her timeless beauty and undeniable star power. One of Anna May Wong's notable films was "Piccadilly, " directed by E. A Dupont and starring Gilda Gray. In this captivating production, she once again proved herself as a force to be reckoned with on screen. Her performance added depth and complexity to the character she portrayed. Anna May Wong's impact extended beyond just movies; she graced the cover of British film magazine Pict, solidifying her status as an international icon. This recognition further cemented her place in history as one of cinema's most influential figures. Even today, collectors value items like cigarette cards featuring Anna May Wong due to their historical significance. These artifacts serve as reminders of how far representation has come within the entertainment industry. Anna May Wong will forever be remembered for breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of Asian actors and actresses. Her contributions continue to inspire artists around the world who strive for inclusivity in media representation. DDE-90024179 DDE-90024171 Through each role she embodied, whether it be portraying characters like those found in "The Circle of Chalk" or leaving lasting impressions on magazine covers or collectible cards.