The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West
May 12, 1916 · 35m
Director
Marion E. WongOverview
The Curse of Quon Gwon is the oldest known Chinese-American film and one of the earliest American silent features made by a woman. Only two reels of the film survive, and no intertitles are known to exist, making it difficult to parse out the exact plot. An article in the July 17, 1917 issue of The Moving Picture World states that the film "deals with the curse of a Chinese god that follows his people because of the influence of western civilization." The film also touches on themes of Chinese assimilation into American society. Formally premiering in 1917, no distributor was willing to purchase a Chinese-American film without racial stereotypes. Considered a devastating financial failure, the film was only screened two more times until its rediscovery in 2004. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Cast of The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West
Crew of The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West
About The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West
What is The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West about?
The Curse of Quon Gwon is the oldest known Chinese-American film and one of the earliest American silent features made by a woman. Only two reels of the film survive, and no intertitles are known to exist, making it difficult to parse out the exact plot. An article in the July 17, 1917 issue of The Moving Picture World states that the film "deals with the curse of a Chinese god that follows his…
When was The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West released?
The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West was released on May 12, 1916.
How long is The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West?
The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West runs 35 minutes.
Who directed The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West?
The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West was directed by Marion E. Wong.
Who is in the cast of The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West?
The cast of The Curse of Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West includes Violet Wong (The Bride (uncredited)), Marion E. Wong (The Unkind Woman (uncredited)), Harvey Soo Hoo (The Groom (uncredited)) and Chin Shee (Elderly Woman (uncredited)).