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The Good Earth (1937)

Directed by Sidney Franklin

Drama | Epic | Eastern

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.

Rated NR | Length 139 minutes

Actors

Paul Muni | Luise Rainer | Walter Connolly | Tilly Losch | Charley Grapewin | Jessie Ralph | Soo Yong | Keye Luke | Roland Lui | Suzanna Kim | Ching Wah Lee | Harold Huber | Olaf Hytten | William Law | Mary Wong | Philip Ahn | Victor Sen Yung | Richard Loo | Charles Middleton

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/22/2019TVDVDLibrary0 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Another Keye Luke film! Also weird to watch these yellowface movies from the past. This one is pretty epic given the story and drama. Would be neat to see a full on Chinese adaption of this (produced in China with an appropriate cast).

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