Bargeman George O’Brien survives a sinking ship only to wash up like a castaway on New York’s bustling Lower East Side. There, a Jewish family takes him in and their daughter, Virginia Valli, becomes intrigued by him. A wealthy Upper West Side architect also shows an interest in O’Brien, promising him access to an elite world. Enjoy this priceless time capsule of 1920s Manhattan. Directed by Allan Dwan.

EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE

1927 US 90 min
Festival Year: 2014
Types: Narrative
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