Forbidden City, U.S.A.

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

Dottie Sun

Comedic Dancer

Dorothy Toy Fong

The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy)

Noel Toy

The 'Chinese Sally Rand'

Tony Wing

Dancer