The scene also pans across so we see the temple as Clark Gable's character pops inside to consult one of his informants. Believe it or not this temple once stood at the waterfront - no, it hasn't been moved but the sea that used to be to the front of it has just been reclaimed so much that the place now sits over one kilometre inland. This is a common occurrence in HK.
Here is a more recent shot of the Temple front. I suspect that a bit of rebuilding of the temple has gone on as well as the wall that stands in front of it.
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Great stuff, Phil! I've been the Mido Cafe a couple of times but never bothered to check out the Tin Hau Temple. Next time, I'll go hang out in the square before I get my sai do si and yuen yeung at the Mido.
And I can't believe that the temple used to be on the waterfront. Something else to ponder while I'm there!
Hi Dave
Much to my shame I still haven't been to the Mido. It's been on my to-do list for a long time because I hear they do a good Jue Pa meen.
It's amazing to see that even after nearly 60 years that building is still there.
Cheers, Phil
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