East Is West (1930)
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.
Director: Monta Bell
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: October 23, 1930
Cast
- Lupe Vélez - Ming Toy
- Lew Ayres - Billy Benson
- Edward G. Robinson - Charlie Yong
- E. Alyn Warren - Lo Sang Kee
- Tetsu Komai - Hop Toy
- Henry Kolker - Mr. Benson
- Mary Forbes - Mrs. Benson
- Edgar Norton - Thomas
- Charles Middleton - Dr. Fredericks
- Jean Hersholt - Man
Screenplay
- Tom Reed (Dialogue)
- Samuel Shipman (Theatre Play)
- Winifred Reeve
- John B. Hymer (Theatre Play)
- Tom Reed (Screenplay)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
china, based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Monta Bell
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- East Is West stars Lupe Vélez, Lew Ayres, Edward G. Robinson, E. Alyn Warren, Tetsu Komai, Henry Kolker.
- How long is East Is West?
- East Is West has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is East Is West?
- East Is West is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was East Is West produced?
- East Is West was produced in United States of America.