Notching up a four-decade career, actor Anna May Wong (The Thief of Bagdad) rose to fame as the industry’s first Chinese-American movie star; she was also a vocal critic of the racism and typecasting she found in 1920s Hollywood. Author Salisbury tells the trailblazer’s tale in this definitive biography, packed with sizzling stories from film sets and decadent parties. Set against a backdrop of jazz-era Los Angeles, the result is a frank and sprightly account of the star’s life and legacy.
JOEL HARLEY