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For all its magical elements, however, much of this fictional show is inspired by real-life characters from a bygone era of cinema. These are the bold movers and shakers who really did dare to dream a dream and make their mark in a booming industry ruled by a small, intractable set of moguls. The seriesSo if you’re loving the miniseriesAnna May Wong
The Chinese-American actor found fame in silent movies from the 1920s onwards, yet she was often sidelined into stereotyped parts of a dragon lady or a butterfly that exoticised her heritage. Equally, she often played the role of a submissive slave girl or servant. It has since emerged that Anna May was routinely underpaid compared to her white colleagues, too.
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