Song (aka Schmutziges Geld)

+ Q&A with Anna Wong, Anna May Wong’s niece, and Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll

New restoration of Anna May Wong's first European vehicle based on BFI archival material.

The new restoration of Anna May Wong’s first European film significantly improves the quality of this beautiful film, in which she plays an urchin scraping a living by the sea. Rescued from attack by Jack, a depressed knife thrower, Song becomes assistant in his act. However, when he is nearly blinded in a botched train robbery, Song is forced to raise money for his operation by dancing in a night club, allowing us to see her dressed in full 1920s splendour.

Restored by Filmmuseum Düsseldorf.

Content warning: Contains scenes of domestic violence or abuse.