Showing posts with label Tong Wars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tong Wars. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Buster Keaton's Version Of A Tong War: 1928
from the youtube description
This movie is commonly known as the film that marked the beginning of the end for Buster Keaton (he had signed a contract with MGM that pretty much ended his artistic freedom), but looking at the final product, it is hard to see any signs of trouble. This is not one of his masterpieces, but this is probably his most likable vehicle. It is filled with many comic highlights like the sequences at the swimming pool, where Keaton loses his swimsuit. The sequence where Keaton attempts to film a street fight is indeed funny. The ending is unexpected, and brilliantly put together.
18 Pell Street: Site Of 1930 Ambush
Five members of the Hip Sing Tong were ambushed by On Leong Tong members when they were playing Kelly pool in the Lai Hoy poolroom at 18 Pell Street. What is Kelly pool?
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