East Is West
1930, English. Directed by Monta Bell.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 23 October 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Winifred Reeve, Tom Reed
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What East Is West is based on
East Is West is adapted from a play or musical.
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East Is West runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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East Is West is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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East Is West isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1930. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like East Is West?
If you liked East Is West, try The Asphalt Jungle, Each Dawn I Die, House of Bamboo.
Who directed East Is West?
East Is West (1930) was directed by Monta Bell and stars Lupe Vélez, Lew Ayres, Edward G. Robinson.
What is East Is West based on?
East Is West is adapted from a play or musical.