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

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Poster for Forbidden City, U.S.A.

Forbidden City, U.S.A.

English • 1989 • 56m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Documentary Music

Synopsis

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

Included in
Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong
Position 2
Included in
October 2021
Position 52

Credits

Crew

DirectorArthur Dong

WriterArthur Dong

CinematographerMichael Chin

ComposerGary Stockdale

ProducerArthur Dong

Cast

Larry Chingas The 'Chinese Sinatra'

Frances Chunas Singer

Charlie Lowas Owner, Forbidden City

Mary Mammonas Dancer

as The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'

Jackie Mei Lingas Dancer

Dottie Sunas Comedic Dancer

Dorothy Toy Fongas The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy)

Noel Toyas The 'Chinese Sally Rand'

Tony Wingas Dancer

Jadin Wongas Dancer

Paul Wingas The 'Chinese Fred Astaire'

Bill Nowakas Self (as "Smilin'" Bill Nowak)

Wally Wongas Self

Pat Masonas Self

Stan Kahnas Self

Fritz Jensenas Self

Frank Huieas Self

Gladys Huas Self

Lenna Chanas Self