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May 05, 2016 named a best documentary of the decade by the hawaii international film festival, forbidden city, usa reveals the heartfelt stories of entertainers at the world famous forbidden city nightclub, telling the true life stories that inspired both the musical flower drum song, and lisa sees novel, china dolls. In the 1930s and 40s, audiences flocked to nightclubs to escape the problems of the day with a cocktail and a show. But lizzie, so seemingly docile, hides within her a rebellious heart. City lights books san francisco, ca best independent. It was popular with military personnel who were transiting through san francisco during world war ii. City lights books san francisco, ca city lights books, which doubles as a publishing house, is paradise for booklovers who are passionate about the arts and progressive politics. That was back when newspapers did cool things like run serialized fiction, on a regular basis.
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