East Is West(1930)
Sold into bondage when the Love Boat sailed!
East Is West Synopsis
Ming Toy is on the auction block in China. She is saved by Billy and taken to San Francisco by Lo Sang Kee. To save her from deportation she is sold to Charlie Yong, the Chop Suey King. Billy kidnaps her with plans of marriage.
East Is West (1930) is a crime and drama film directed by Monta Bell, released on October 23, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Lupe Vélez, Lew Ayres, Edward G. Robinson and E. Alyn Warren. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Monta Bell
- Writers:
- Tom Reed, John B. Hymer, Samuel Shipman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
East Is West Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lupe Vélez
as Ming Toy
Lew Ayres
as Billy Benson
Edward G. Robinson
as Charlie Yong
E. Alyn Warren
as Lo Sang Kee
Tetsu Komai
as Hop Toy
Henry Kolker
as Mr. Benson
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Benson
Edgar Norton
as Thomas
Charles Middleton
as Dr. Fredericks
Jean Hersholt
as Man
Key crew
Directed by Monta Bell, written by Tom Reed, John B. Hymer and Samuel Shipman.
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East Is West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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East Is West – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in East Is West?
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The main cast of East Is West (1930) includes Lupe Vélez, Lew Ayres, Edward G. Robinson, E. Alyn Warren and Tetsu Komai. The film was directed by Monta Bell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was East Is West released?
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East Is West was released on October 23, 1930 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is East Is West worth watching?
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East Is West (1930) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.