East Side - West Side (1923 film)

East Side - West Side
East Side - West Side
	Title card from the film
Directed by	Irving Cummings
Written by	Hope Loring; Louis D. Lighton
Based on	the play, East Side-West Side; by Leighton Osmun; and Henry Hull;
Produced by	Irving Cummings
Starring	Kenneth Harlan; Eileen Percy; Maxine Elliott Hicks
Cinematography	Arthur Martinelli
Production; company	Principal Pictures
Release date	June 1, 1923 (US);
Running time	6 reels
Country	United States
Languages	Silent; English intertitles

East Side - West Side (1923)

East Side - West Side is a 1923 American silent drama film. Directed by Irving Cummings, the film stars Kenneth Harlan, Eileen Percy, and Maxine Elliott Hicks.

It was released on June 1, 1923.

Cast list

Kenneth Harlan as Duncan Van Norman
Eileen Percy as Lory James
Maxine Elliott Hicks as Kit Lamson
Lucille Hutton as Eunice Potter
Lucille Ward as Mrs. Cornelia Van Norman
John T. Prince as Paget
Betty May as Amy Van Norman
Charles Hill Mailes as Dr. Ernest Shepley
Wally Van as Skiddy Stillman

Reception

The Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review, saying it presented "an absorbing story of New York life with tense moments and dramatic situations."^[2] The Pasadena Post also enjoyed the film calling it "a picture bound to appeal to everyone whose heart is kindled with romance and sentiment." They went on to say that the picture had "exceptional dramatic moments, and offers a realistic slice of life in the huge melting pot—New York." They specifically singled out the direction of Irving Cummings, as well as complimenting the acting of the cast.^[3]

References

^ "East Side - West Side". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
^ "Picture Answers Vital Questions". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 1923. p. 5. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Life in New York City Portrayed For Screen". The Pasadena Post. August 18, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

East Side - West Side at IMDb

[AFI-1] "East Side - West Side". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.

[2] "Picture Answers Vital Questions". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 1923. p. 5. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] "Life in New York City Portrayed For Screen". The Pasadena Post. August 18, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

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