The Call of the East
Synopsis
While visiting Alan, who works in Tokyo, she attends a festival with her Japanese maid while wearing a Japanese kimono. There she meets the wealthy Arai Takada, who is taken by the mysterious woman. Alan has dishonored and betrayed O'Mitsu, and her brother Arai plans a terrible revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Title
- The Call of the East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Beulah Marie Dix
Percy Hilburn
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
George Melford
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Screenplay
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call of the East
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What is The Call of the East about?
While visiting Alan, who works in Tokyo, she attends a festival with her Japanese maid while wearing a Japanese kimono. There she meets the wealthy Arai Takada, who is taken by the mysterious woman. Alan has dishonored and betrayed O'Mitsu, and her brother Arai plans a terrible revenge.
Who directed The Call of the East?
The Call of the East was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Call of the East?
The principal cast of The Call of the East includes Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Jack Holt, Margaret Loomis, James Cruze.
When was The Call of the East released and how long is it?
The Call of the East was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Call of the East?
The Call of the East holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).