A cable car lurches to a stop, the cable keeps on rattle, slap, slap, the bell jangles, several riders slip off, hurrying home down darkened streets. Others climb on board, their black figures silhouetted against the rosy glow from the lights of gaudy China Town reflecting the drizzle and mist surrounding the city below. Mystery and haunting shadows imbue the city with its unforgettable ambiance.