Anna May Wong
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Synopsis
A Chinese dancer working in Paris becomes involved with a Russian painter and poses as his model. Pursued by another man and accused of theft, she finds that professional dependence and personal vulnerability reinforce each other. A move to the Riviera offers a chance to establish the truth behind the accusation.
Cast
DirectorsRichard Eichberg
Behind the scenes
Anna May Wong starred in this British-German collaboration directed by Richard Eichberg. Studio work at Babelsberg combined with locations in Paris, Nice and Monte Carlo, giving the film a European setting for a performer often restricted by Hollywood's casting practices.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Anna May Wong — Paramount photo · Public domain
- Alexander Granach — Anny Eberth · Public domain
