Best known Asian American actress of the silent film and early talkies. Although beautiful and talented, Hollywood tended to limit her roles to those of Asian stereotypes. Still she shined in movies such as Toll of the Sea, Thief of Baghdad, and an early version of Peter Pan. In search of better roles, she went to Europe, where she acted for three years. After her return, she performed opposite Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express, It would be the height of her career. She continued to get minor roles but leading roles of Asian characters routinely went to white actresses in Asian makeup. She also briefly hosted her own TV show.