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Episode 193 - Shanghai Express

February 21, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, historical

"Shanghai Express" 1932 brings us the drama and danger facing several travelers on the train from Peking to Shanghai during the civil war in China. Director Josef von Sternberg builds an engaging film that has solid production values and the look of a more recent adventure movie. Our featured actor Anna May Wong is Hui Fei who plays a pivotal role that involves rebel leader Henry Chang played by Warner Oland.

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February 21, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
Josef von sternberg, anna may wong, warner oland, marlene dietrich, clive brook, lawrence grant, louise closser
drama, historical
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Episode 192 - Toll Of The Sea

February 13, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, historical, silent

"The Toll of the Sea" from 1922 is the first lead role for Anna May Wong who was 17 and the second feature movie to use Technicolor film. Director Chester M. Franklin presents the tragic love of Lotus Flower played by Ms. Wong for Allen Carver an American played by Kenneth Harlan.

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February 13, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
anna may wong, beatrice bentley, chester m franklin, kenneth harlan, technicolor, silent
drama, historical, silent
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