Hello and welcome to another edition of Popped, a journey through cinema history and culture. It’s great to have you here again and if you’re new, thank you for joining! Remember there is an audio version of this above if you would prefer.

This week, I am finally getting back to a series of stories about the women who made waves during the golden age of silent movies and beyond.

With it being the Lunar New Year this weekend, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the story of an Asian American whose legacy and stance inspired future generations. I want to tell you the story of the first American Asian star of the silver screen, Anna May Wong. More well known in the US than in the UK, I found her story fascinating.

Happy new year to those that celebrate!

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