Flower Drum Song (1961)
A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown from Hong Kong with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner, unaware he is involved with one of his singers.
4 Kinolab Clips
The Li's Arrival in San Francisco
Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) and her Father, Dr. Han Li (Kam Tong), arrive in San Franciso after illegally entering the country by boat.
Duration: 00:02:27
Timestamp: 00:04:00
Contributor: Alexana Dubois
Mei Li Meets Wang Ta
Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) meets Wang Ta (James Shigeta) for the first time. After their introductions, Mei Li sings, "I Am Going to Like It Here."
Duration: 00:04:13
Timestamp: 00:41:17
Contributor: Alexana Dubois
Madame Liang Sings "Chop Suey"
At a party, after earning an award from her citizenship class Professor (Ching Wah Lee), Madame Liang (Juanita Hall) sings "Chop Suey."
Duration: 00:06:39
Timestamp: 00:55:25
Contributor: Alexana Dubois
The Weddings
About to marry Sammy Fong (Jack Soo), Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) objects, resulting in her marriage to Wang Ta (James Shigeta) and Fong's marriage to Linda Low (Nancy Kwan).
Duration: 00:03:35
Timestamp: 02:07:02
Contributor: Alexana Dubois