East of the River

East of the River

Year: 1940

Runtime: 74 mins

Language: English

Director: Alfred E. Green

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Joey and Laurie begin as innocent sweethearts, but their lives diverge as two reckless friends grow into starkly different men—one turns to crime and a life on the streets, while the other pursues a college education. Despite their opposite paths, both remain hopelessly in love with Laurie, setting the stage for rivalry and heartache.

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