Variety Review of East is West
This review of East is West appeared in Variety‘s January 3, 1919 issue. Note that Forrest Robinson is credited with replacing Frank Kemble Cooper in the role of Andrew Benson […]
Category Archives: A Shanghai Cinderella (renamed East is West, 1918) by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer
This was one of the Progressive Era’s longest running shows and featured Chinese “yellow slavery” and a fascinating–though problematic–discussion of interracial romance.
Constance Talmadge in East is West (1922)
This advertisement for the first film adaptation of East is West, which starred Constance Talmadge as Ming Toy, appeared in Exhibitors’ Herald in 1922.
Frank Kemble Cooper Obituary
Frank Kemble Cooper, who originated the role of Andrew Benson in “East is West” (1918), died of pneumonia during the play’s run. His obituary was published in Variety‘s January 3, […]
Fay Bainter Publicity Photo
Fay Bainter as Ming Toy in East is West. Photo by Bachrach courtesy of David Shields.