East Side - West Side (1923 film)

1923 film directed by Irving Cummings

East Side - West Side

Title card from the film

Directed by| Irving Cummings
Written by| Hope Loring
Louis D. Lighton
Based on|

East Side-West Side
the play

* Leighton Osmun

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 (1923-06-01) (US)[1]

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.

## Plot

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## Cast list

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* 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

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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

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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.

## External links

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* East Side - West Side at IMDb
* East Side - West Side at the TCM Movie Database
* East Side - West Side at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films

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