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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.

Variety - January 1919

Variety Review of East is West

December 9, 2014by Tory Lowe Leave a comment

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 […]

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A Shanghai Cinderella (renamed East is West, 1918) by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer, Race, Spectatorship
East is West

Constance Talmadge in East is West (1922)

December 9, 2014by Tory Lowe Leave a comment

This advertisement for the first film adaptation of East is West, which starred Constance Talmadge as Ming Toy, appeared in Exhibitors’ Herald in 1922.

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A Shanghai Cinderella (renamed East is West, 1918) by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer, Constance Talmadge, Promotional Materials, Race
Variety - January 1919 (2)

Frank Kemble Cooper Obituary

December 9, 2014by Tory Lowe Leave a comment

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, […]

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A Shanghai Cinderella (renamed East is West, 1918) by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer, Actresses & Actors
Fay Bainter as Ming Toy in East is West. Photo by Bachrach courtesy of David Shields.

Fay Bainter Publicity Photo

December 7, 2014by Kathleen Johnson Leave a comment

Fay Bainter as Ming Toy in East is West. Photo by Bachrach courtesy of David Shields.

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A Shanghai Cinderella (renamed East is West, 1918) by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer, Fay Bainter

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