Signed 22-page program from Nov. 12, 1945, "Leaves From a Chinese Fan" performance by Anna May Wong at the Allentown Woman's Club, presented by the Cedar Crest Alumnae Association. Signed in English and Chinese by Wong on the bio page beside her printed photograph. In very good condition, with mounting remnants to the rear cover. 6 x 9 inches; 15.5 x 23 cm.
The actress was the first Chinese-American movie star and the first Asian-American to become an international star. Her long and varied career spanned both silent and sound film, television, stage, and radio. She traveled widely and appeared in films made in Hollywood, Germany, and England, as well as appearing on the vaudeville stage. Although she was remembered until recently mostly for her evil "Dragon Lady" or naive "Butterfly" roles, a recent reawakening of interest has led to a greater appreciation of her wide-ranging talents.
Signed 22-page program from Nov. 12, 1945, "Leaves From a Chinese Fan" performance by Anna May Wong at the Allentown Woman's Club, presented by the Cedar Crest Alumnae Association. Signed in English and Chinese by Wong on the bio page beside her printed photograph. In very good condition, with mounting remnants to the rear cover. 6 x 9 inches; 15.5 x 23 cm.
The actress was the first Chinese-American movie star and the first Asian-American to become an international star. Her long and varied career spanned both silent and sound film, television, stage, and radio. She traveled widely and appeared in films made in Hollywood, Germany, and England, as well as appearing on the vaudeville stage. Although she was remembered until recently mostly for her evil "Dragon Lady" or naive "Butterfly" roles, a recent reawakening of interest has led to a greater appreciation of her wide-ranging talents.