West Is West
Synopsis
Dick Rainboldt (Carey) signs up to work at a gold mine without realizing that he's being hired as a strikebreaker. He takes the job primarily because of a pretty girl who lives in the town. The superintendent and manager of the mine convince Rainboldt to blow up the mine and make it appear like the strikers did it. But Rainboldt turns the tables on the plotters and reveals their scheme. The mine owner rewards him with a big assignment and the girl promises to marry him.
Top Cast
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Harry Carey
Dick Rainboldt
Charles Le Moyne
Connors
James O'Neill
Black Beard
Ted Brooks
Kirby
Ed Lattell
Herman Mendenhall
Otto Nelson
Sim Wigfall
Frank Braidwood
Billy Armstrong
Arthur Millett
J.C. Armstrolng
Adelaide Hallock
Mrs. Armstrong
Scott McKee
Nagle
Mignonne Golden
Katie Wigfall
Jack Dill
Denjy
Sue Mason
Judith Elliott
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Paul
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull, Eugene Manlove Rhodes
- Original Title
- West Is West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Paul
George C. Hull, Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Department Leadership Roster
Val Paul
Director
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 West Is West
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What is West Is West about?
Dick Rainboldt (Carey) signs up to work at a gold mine without realizing that he's being hired as a strikebreaker. He takes the job primarily because of a pretty girl who lives in the town. The superintendent and manager of the mine convince Rainboldt to blow up the mine and make it appear like the strikers did it. But Rainboldt turns the tables on the plotters and reveals their scheme. The mine owner rewards him with a big assignment and the girl promises to marry him.
Who directed West Is West?
West Is West was directed by Val Paul.
Who stars in West Is West?
The principal cast of West Is West includes Harry Carey, Charles Le Moyne, James O'Neill, Ted Brooks, Ed Lattell.
When was West Is West released and how long is it?
West Is West was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for West Is West?
West Is West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).