Arthur Dong
Director
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 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.
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Arthur Dong
Director
Noel Toy
The 'Chinese Sally Rand'
Jadin Wong
Dancer
Larry Ching
The 'Chinese Sinatra'
Frances Chun
Singer
Charlie Low
Owner, Forbidden City
Jackie Mei Ling
Dancer
Dottie Sun
Comedic Dancer
Dorothy Fong Toy
The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers'
Paul Wing
The 'Chinese Fred Astaire'
Bob Chan
Self
Frank Huie
Self
Fritz Jensen
Self
Stan Kahn
Self
Mary Mammon
Dancer
Toy Yat Mar
The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'
Tony Wing
Dancer
Lenna Chan
Self
Gladys Hu
Self
Arthur Dong
Writer
