Movie poster for The Good Earth
TMDb Rating
6.2/10

74 verified votes

The Good Earth (1937)

DramaHistoryRomance
139 min

"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"

Plot Summary

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

Top Cast

Paul MuniLuise RainerWalter ConnollyTilly LoschCharley Grapewin

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