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Universal Pictures presents

East Is West

directed by Monta Bell

“Sold into bondage when the Love Boat sailed!”

19301h 15mNRCrime

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Universal Pictures presents

East Is West

directed by Monta Bell

“Sold into bondage when the Love Boat sailed!”

19301h 15mNRCrime

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§ Synopsis

Crime · Drama

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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china based on play or musical

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§ Cast

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Lupe Vélez

Lew Ayres

as Billy Benson

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

as Charlie Yong

E. Alyn Warren

Tetsu Komai

Henry Kolker

Mary Forbes

Edgar Norton

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