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East Is West is a 1930 American pre-Code crime drama film produced and distributed by Universal. It was directed by Monta Bell and stars Lupe Velez, Lew Ayres and Edward G. Robinson. It is based on a 1918 Broadway play, East is West, which starred Fay Bainter. A silent film version from 1922, also titled East Is West, starred Constance Talmadge.E. Alyn Warren reprises his role from the silent version.
Original Release
10/23/1930
US Release
10/23/1930
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lupe Velez | 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 |
Directors
Writers
Samuel Shipman, John B. Hymer, Winifred Reeve, Tom Reed
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lupe Velez | 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 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Monta Bell | Producer |
| E.M. Asher | Producer |
| Carl Laemmle Jr. | Producer |
