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Forbidden City, U.S.A.

1989· 0h 56m

DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Arthur Dong

7.5/ 10

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Overview

A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Cast

Larry Ching

The 'Chinese Sinatra'

Frances Chun

Singer

Charlie Low

Owner, Forbidden City

Mary Mammon

Dancer

Toy Yat Mar

The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'

Jackie Mei Ling

Dancer

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