The Film Heritage Academy presents:
A Tribute to Anna May Wong
Join the Film Heritage Academy at History House for a screening of silent romantic drama, The Toll of the Sea (1922). Runtime: 80 minutes.
The film stars Anna May Wong (Wong Liu Tsong), an acclaimed Chinese American film star of the silent and early sound eras in US and European classics such as The Thief of Bagdad, Peter Pan, Piccadilly, Pavement Butterfly, Song, and Shanghai Express. She carved out a four-decade career in film, theatre and radio, acting alongside icons including Dietrich, Crawford, Fairbanks and Olivier.
The film will be introduced by Ursula Dubosarsky AM, acclaimed Australian prize-winning author of over 60 books for children and young adults.
When: Friday, 24 July 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Where: Auditorium, History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
Admission: General $25 | Concession $20.
Acknowledgements: The Film Heritage Academy values the vital assistance of the RAHS. The positive support of Leslie May and the sublime skills and flair of Diana Wong are appreciated.
The Film Heritage Academy is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes an appreciation of historic films and film history.
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