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Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
56 min | Documentary

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Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)

56 min | Documentary

It was the swinging 30s. The big bands of the 40s. It was San Francisco night life Baghdad by the Bay. And the crowds were packing the nation's premiere all-Chinese nightclub, Forbidden City. Like the Cotton Club of Harlem which featured ...See moreIt was the swinging 30s. The big bands of the 40s. It was San Francisco night life Baghdad by the Bay. And the crowds were packing the nation's premiere all-Chinese nightclub, Forbidden City. Like the Cotton Club of Harlem which featured America's finest African American entertainers, Forbidden City gained an international reputation with its unique showcase of Chinese American performers in eye-popping all-American extravaganzas. Part That's Entertainment and part PBS, Forbidden City, U.S.A. captures this little-known chapter of entertainment history and takes it center stage. Written by Anonymous See less

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Larry Ching The 'Chinese Sinatra' The 'Chinese Sinatra' See fewer	Kung Phooey! (2003)
Frances Chun Singer Singer See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Charlie Low Owner, Forbidden City Owner, Forbidden City See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Mary Mammon Dancer Dancer See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Toy Yat Mar The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker' The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker' See fewer	The New Adventures of China Smith (1954)
Jackie Mei Ling Dancer Dancer See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Dottie Sun Comedic Dancer Comedic Dancer See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Dorothy Fong Toy The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy) The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy) See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Noel Toy The 'Chinese Sally Rand' The 'Chinese Sally Rand' See fewer	Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Tony Wing Dancer Dancer See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Jadin Wong Dancer Dancer See fewer	Year of the Dragon (1985)
Paul Wing The 'Chinese Fred Astaire' The 'Chinese Fred Astaire' See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Bob Chan Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Lenna Chan Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Gladys Hu Self Self See fewer	Finding Kukan (2016)
Frank Huie Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Fritz Jensen Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Stan Kahn Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Pat Mason Self Self See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Bill Nowak Self (as "Smilin'" Bill Nowak) Self (as "Smilin'" Bill Nowak) See fewer	Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
Wally Wong Self Self See fewer	Jac & Jill (1986)

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