Meet THE Chinese Nightclub of the 1930s

Hi fan clubbers,

Are you just as intrigued by us about this bit of exciting history? Here are links to the book and documentary we mention in this podcast!

• Book: Forbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs, Trina Robbins

• Documentary: Forbidden City, U.S.A.

Here’s a couple more sources that show some cool images!

• MOCANYC: Chop Suey Circuit & China Doll Nightclub

• Dreams of the Forbidden City: When Chinatown Nightclubs Beckoned Hollywood

And, just as we were finishing up recording, Clare’s sister sent this link to her:

• https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/S-F-Chinatown-is-getting-a-splashy-new-nightclub-16018645.php