EVENT - A Celebration of Anna May Wong at the Chinese Museum in Melbourne, 29 August 2009 [11.08.2009]
Anna May Wong
With disarming sensuality and commanding screen presence, Anna May Wong (1905-1961) defined the role of the “Dragon Lady.” She defied cultural and legal barriers to achieve success in silent and talking pictures. She was the first Asian American woman to reach international stardom and no other actress has yet to rival her acclaim.
Join us at the Chinese Museum to gain a rare insight into Anna May Wong’s life, her visit to Australia and the community she mixed with in the 30s. Jointly presented by Elaine Mae Woo, director/producer of Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Time and Legend, historian Derham Groves and Sophie Couchman, curator of the Chinese Museum.
Beforehand, you can become immersed in a Heritage Walk in the Chinatown of the times. After, join us for a 9-course Chinese meal, then see Anna May starring in Shanghai Express screening at ACMI Cinemas, Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne.
The Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place
Chinatown Melbourne
Bookings essential for Museum events:
Tel: (03) 9662 2888
info@chinesemuseum.com.au
www.chinesemuseum.com.au
For more information please see the program attached below.
