Piccadilly

Anna May Wong becomes the toast of London nightlife in this glittering gem of the British silent era, brimming with luscious sets and sexual tension. Anna May Wong is perfectly cast as Shosho, a dishwasher so charismatic her elevation to the stage transforms the fortunes of a struggling nightclub. Between bustling kitchens, smoke-filled dive bars and art-deco dining halls, Shosho ascends, drawing envy and desire in equal measure. Wong outshines even the excess and sparkle of Alfred Junge’s opulent art direction in this tragic tale of mystery and murder. Contains scenes of racism. Restoration supported by Simon and Harley Hessel. Also available on BFI Player