Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian-American Movie Star

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Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.