Golden Gate Girls (2013)

5.5/10 90 min Documentary History

Overview

The film traces the life and times of Esther Eng, a San Francisco native known as Hong Kong’s first “directress.” She directed 10 Cantonese talkies.

Cast

Siu Yin-Fei

Self

Law Kar

Self

Esther Eng

Herself (archive footage)

Anna May Wong

Self (archive footage)

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