Tiger Bay

1934
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1h 10m

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A young Englishman abroad, Michael, visits the local low-life spot of Tiger Bay to test his assertion that the spirit of human romance survives even in the most unpromising of circumstances.... Read allA young Englishman abroad, Michael, visits the local low-life spot of Tiger Bay to test his assertion that the spirit of human romance survives even in the most unpromising of circumstances. He intervenes when a local criminal protection racketeer targets a Chinese nightclub, and... Read allA young Englishman abroad, Michael, visits the local low-life spot of Tiger Bay to test his assertion that the spirit of human romance survives even in the most unpromising of circumstances. He intervenes when a local criminal protection racketeer targets a Chinese nightclub, and falls in love with the owner's young English foster-sister.

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This is one of about three dozen British films picked up by CBS in 1949 for USA television presentation; its initial telecast took place in New York City Saturday 28 May 1949 on WCBS (Channel 2); it was first aired in Los Angeles Tuesday 31 October 1949 on KLAC (Channel 13) and in Boston Sunday 19 February 1950 on WNAC (Channel 7). Since this title had never been shown theatrically in the this country, these telecasts also constituted its USA premiere.

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7/10

standout performance by Anna May Wong

This film is being shown as part of the "Quota Quickies" season at the NFT during this month.According to the programme notes the original script was set in Limehouse but was turned down by the BBFC.However with a few minor adjustments including transferring the setting to a South American country it became acceptable.It really is an odd concoction.There are a bunch of Cockney characters,eg Wally Patch conducting a protection racket a receptionist who to quote the notes is more like a "Blackpool landlady" and Wong,to name but a few.Wong is very well photographed and simply shines out from amongst the dross around her.If you get the chance it is certainly worth a viewing.