Cast
George O'Brien
as John Breen
Virginia Valli
as Becka Lipvitch
Holmes Herbert
as Gilbert Van Horn
June Collyer
as Josephine Lambert
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Pug Malone
Dore Davidson
as Channon Lipvitch
Frank Allworth
as Flash
John Miltern
as Gerrit Rantoul
Johnny Dooley
as Grogan Gangster
Jean Armour
as Mrs. Breen (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1927
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes6
DirectorAllan Dwan
WritersKatherine Hilliker, H.H. Caldwell
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEast Side, West Side
About East Side, West Side
Director Allan Dwan’s excellent use of New York locations enlivens a rags-to-riches tale that fully exploits star George O’Brien’s championship boxing prowess.
Directed by Allan Dwan, East Side, West Side leans on a strong ensemble — George O'Brien, Virginia Valli, Holmes Herbert — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1927.
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