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Forbidden City, U.S.A.

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

Top Cast

  • Larry Ching

    Larry Ching

    The 'Chinese Sinatra'

  • Frances Chun

    Frances Chun

    Singer

  • Charlie Low

    Charlie Low

    Owner, Forbidden City

  • Mary Mammon

    Mary Mammon

    Dancer

  • Toy Yat Mar

    Toy Yat Mar

    The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'

  • Jackie Mei Ling

    Jackie Mei Ling

    Dancer

  • Dottie Sun

    Dottie Sun

    Comedic Dancer

  • Dorothy Toy Fong

    Dorothy Toy Fong

    The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy)

  • Noel Toy

    Noel Toy

    The 'Chinese Sally Rand'

Overview

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

Rating

7.5 / 10
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