East Is West
“Sold into bondage when the Love Boat sailed!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monta Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed
- Original Title
- East Is West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monta Bell
Tom Reed, John B. Hymer, Samuel Shipman, Winifred Reeve
Department Leadership Roster
Monta Bell
Director
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Winifred Reeve
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Is West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Is West about?
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.
Who directed East Is West?
East Is West was directed by Monta Bell.
Who stars in East Is West?
The principal cast of East Is West includes Lupe Vélez, Lew Ayres, Edward G. Robinson, E. Alyn Warren, Tetsu Komai.
When was East Is West released and how long is it?
East Is West was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for East Is West?
East Is West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).