17K views · 1K reactions | Anna May Wong was frequently passed over for roles as Chinese women, and was frequently forced into bit parts, while white actresses scored leads in Asian-inspired makeup. Frustrated, she moved to Europe, where she scored roles worthy of her talents denied to her in the States. See her in MR. WU ('27) tonight at 10:30pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

22K views · 1.1K reactions | Today we're celebrating Anna May Wong's birthday with some of her wit and wisdom from her long-spanning and incredible career. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

The first Chinese-American movie star, Anna May Wong became the toast of London after her performance in PICCADILLY ('29). She went on to star in a play with a young Laurence Olivier before returning to the U.S. in late 1930. PICCADILLY ('29) marked Wong's final silent film. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Chinese-American movie star. 🌟 Actress, fashion icon, and advocate for Asian-American representation in media, Wong was the first Asian-American actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was recently featured on a special edition of the U.S. quarter coin! #AAPIHistoryMonth | Paramount Home Entertainment

13K views · 1.2K reactions | The surefire combination of glamour and adventure made SHANGHAI EXPRESS one of the most successful films of 1932, pairing Star of the Month Anna May Wong with Marlene Dietrich. At Oscar time, it was nominated for Best Picture. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

9.6K views · 560 reactions | Despite her billing in the pre-Code mystery thriller A STUDY IN SCARLET ('33), Star of the Month Anna May Wong only appears on screen for less than ten minutes. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook