Where East Is East
1929, English. Directed by Tod Browning.
Where thrills are thrills! Where Chaney is Chaney at his superb best!
A Chinese wife returns to the American family she left behind in Southeast Asia and then moves in on her daughter's beau.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where East Is East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tod BrowningDirector
- Lon ChaneyTiger Haynes
- Lupe VélezToyo Haynes
- Estelle TaylorMme. de Sylva
- Lloyd HughesBobby Bailey
- Louis SternPadré Angelo
- Mrs. Wong WingMing
- Willie FungServant (uncredited)
- Charles GemoraRangho the Gorilla (uncredited)
- Duke KahanamokuWild Animal Trapper (uncredited)
- Mademoiselle Kithnoude Sylva's Maid (uncredited)
- Chris-Pin MartinNative Hunter (uncredited)
- Richard NeillRangho the Gorilla (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tod Browning, Harry Sinclair Drago, Hunt Stromberg
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Where East Is East: quick answers
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How long is Where East Is East?
Where East Is East runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Where East Is East parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Where East Is East is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Where East Is East on?
Where East Is East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Where East Is East?
If you liked Where East Is East, try God's Creatures, The Woman on the Beach, Two Brothers.
Who directed Where East Is East?
Where East Is East (1929) was directed by Tod Browning and stars Lon Chaney, Lupe Vélez, Estelle Taylor.