Summaries

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.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • nightclub
  • san francisco california
  • chinese american
  • entertainment
  • nightlife
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 16, 1989
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies DeepFocus Productions Inc.

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Tech specs

Runtime 56m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 4:3

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