Run by Antonio Trapani, the Crane Club was initially a Corleone business, but following the death of Antonio's brother Johnny, it was handed over to the Cuneo family in return for their protection. It was at this time that Carlo Collini began his brothel on the upper floor. In 1947, Aldo Trapani paid his uncle a visit at the club, and despite a physical confrontation, managed to win the business back for the Corleones.