Marion E. Wong
Marion E. Wong (1895-1969) was an American filmmaker of Chinese descent. She is one of a few known female directors of movies. Womg created the first known Asian American-made movie. She wrote, produced, directed and acted in the Curse of Quon Gwon. Wong also made the scenery and costumes. It was one of the only movies that featured Chinese Americans in a non-stereotypical view. After making Curse of Quon Gwon, she became bankrupt and stopped filmmaking. Her movie became lost except for 2 tins, which were recently discovered.