The Good Earth
1937/06/02 • $2,800,000 • Released • English
China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!
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
Casts
Paul Muni
Wang
Luise Rainer
O-Lan
Walter Connolly
Uncle
Tilly Losch
Lotus
Charley Grapewin
Old Father
Jessie Ralph
Cuckoo
Soo Yong
Aunt
Keye Luke
Elder Son
Harold Huber
Cousin
Olaf Hytten
Liu - Grain Merchant
Mary Wong
Little Bride
Philip Ahn
Captain (uncredited)
Victor Sen Yung
Peasant (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Banker (uncredited)
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