The Shell Game
tv show

45 total episodes
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2 seasons
First Aired September 15, 1980
Genres:
Overview
Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
Episode 4
Season 2 - Episode 4 - 1h 46m
Air Date
April 16, 1981
Overview
FOK learns from the newspaper of a vacancy for the post of family tutor. When she arrives at the house, the master is out but she quickly gets herself acquainted with the little boy. Soon she determines to leave at once because the boy is wild arid plays nasty tricks on her. The father returns and it is T0. TO feels very embarrassed and convinces FOK to stay. To raise the hundred dollars application fee for the mahjong game contest, AH LOON performs his old tricks again. When he gets the money, he meets someone who wants bad and he gives it all away. Fortunately AH LOON still makes it with the help of GM, and starts off series of exciting mahjong matches with TO in the contest.