Liora Kensley

The Star Hollywood Wouldn't See (eBook, ePUB)

The Story of Anna May Wong

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

She was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents and grew up above a family laundry, but her gaze was always fixed on the silver screen. From the moment she stepped onto a Hollywood set as a teenager, she pursued a dream that both welcomed and betrayed her. She became the first Chinese-American movie star, a woman whose beauty and presence captivated audiences across continents-yet the industry that embraced her image refused to grant her equality. This book tells the extraordinary story of a pioneer who lived between worlds. It follows her rise from uncredited extra to international sensation, her bold move to Europe when Hollywood shut her out, and her return as a celebrated actress who never stopped challenging the barriers placed before her. Alongside glamour and fame came struggle: constant typecasting, laws forbidding interracial romance on screen, and the burden of representing a community in an era of deep prejudice. Her life is both a cautionary tale and a beacon of possibility. She endured exclusion but refused to disappear, turning her visibility into a form of resistance. Decades after her death, her legacy continues to shape the fight for representation in film and beyond. This is the story of a woman who proved that resilience and artistry can outlast prejudice-and who cleared a path for generations to follow. Note: this biography is unofficial.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SD
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9791223965986
• Artikelnr.: 75482574