The Curse of Quon Gwon

The Curse of Quon Gwon is a Chinese American silent film. It is the oldest known Asian American film. It was completed in 1916. The producer of the film was Marion E. Wong. The Curse of Quon Gwon is a film about a family who are cursed for beginning to accept Western culture.

 The cast 
Wong and her family made up the cast of the movie.  Wong played many parts in the making of the film.  She was the director of the film, the main villain, costume designer, and the producer of The Curse of Quon Gwon.  Wong got financial help from her uncle.  Wong’s sister-in-law, her mother, and her niece were all part of the cast, as well as many more. 

 Release of the film 
The Curse of Quon Gwon used to have 7 reels, but only 2 survived. Because of this, the movie is 42 minutes long. On July 21, 2005, the reels were released.

 What happened to the film company 
The film company went bankrupt after making the movie.  

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Category:1916 movies
Category:American silent movies
Category:Movies set in California