The Good Earth (1937)

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Released:
1937-06-02

Overview:
China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.

Director:
Sidney Franklin

Runtime:
2h 19min

Genre:
Drama, History, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Paul Muni
    as
    Wang
  • Luise Rainer
    as
    O-Lan
  • Walter Connolly
    as
    Uncle
  • Tilly Losch
    as
    Lotus
  • Charley Grapewin
    as
    Old Father