Where East Is East (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, Where East Is East is a drama film directed by Tod Browning, running about 65 minutes. “Where thrills are thrills! Where Chaney is Chaney at his superb best!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chinese wife returns to the American family she left and moves in on her daughter's (Lupe Velez) beau (Lloyd Hughes).
Who’s in it. Where East Is East stars Lon Chaney as Tiger Haynes, Lupe Vélez as Toyo Haynes, Estelle Taylor as Mme. de Sylva and Lloyd Hughes as Bobby Bailey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Where East Is East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where East Is East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where East Is East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where East Is East (1929)?
- In US, Where East Is East is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where East Is East worth watching?
- Where East Is East holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where East Is East?
- Where East Is East stars Lon Chaney, Lupe Vélez, Estelle Taylor, Lloyd Hughes and Louis Stern.
- When was Where East Is East released?
- Where East Is East was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.