| Chinatown Guarded As Rival Tongs Hold Annual Convention | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1504 |
| Catalog #: | 340384 | |
| Clip Number: | 340384-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 003-035-08 | |
| Timecode: | 00:43:37 - 00:44:17 | |
| Location: | NEW YORK, N.Y. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Patriotic CROWDS: Spectators CULTURAL GROUPS: Chinese LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Cultural | |
| Description: | High contrast, rolling images Thousands of Chinese from all parts of nation gather in oriental quarter for conclaves of hip sings and on leongs, held simultaneously for first time in history of this country. Antagonists may sign disarmament agreement. Extra police detachments mingle with crowds to prevent outbreak. Dragon is paraded through streets to expel 'evil spirits' and business 'depression.' | |
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