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East Is West (1930)

NR · 1930-10-23 · 1h 15m · EN
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Sold into bondage when the Love Boat sailed!

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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Monta BellDirectorWinifred ReeveWriter

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Top billed cast

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Lupe VélezLupe VélezMing ToyLew AyresLew AyresBilly BensonEdward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonCharlie YongE. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenLo Sang KeeTetsu KomaiTetsu KomaiHop ToyHenry KolkerHenry KolkerMr. BensonMary ForbesMary ForbesMrs. BensonEdgar NortonEdgar NortonThomasCharles MiddletonCharles MiddletonDr. FredericksJean HersholtJean HersholtMan

Keywords

ChinaBased on play or musical

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityChina · Based On Play Or MusicalDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference335489Actor preference139788 · 314167 · 270720

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Frequently asked questions about East Is West

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.

How long is East Is West?

East Is West has a runtime of 75 minutes.