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The Good Earth

NR2h 19m1937Sidney Franklin
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 95%
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"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"

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.

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Husband Wife RelationshipChinaBased On Novel Or BookBased On Play Or MusicalFamily Relationships1910sFarmer FamilyRural LifeYellowface

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What is The Good Earth (1937) about?

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.

Who stars in The Good Earth?

The Good Earth stars Paul Muni (Wang), Luise Rainer (O-Lan), Walter Connolly (Uncle), Tilly Losch (Lotus), Charley Grapewin (Old Father). The film was directed by Sidney Franklin.

How long is The Good Earth?

The Good Earth has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1937. It is rated NR.

Is The Good Earth worth watching?

The Good Earth holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Good Earth?

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