The Good Earth
June 2, 1937
139 minutes
6.3
DramaHistoryRomance

The Good Earth

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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Cast
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)
Roland Lui
(Younger Son)
Suzanna Kim
(Little Fool)
Ching Wah Lee
(Ching)
Harold Huber
(Cousin)
Olaf Hytten
(Liu - Grain Merchant)
William Law
(Gateman)
Mary Wong
(Little Bride)
Philip Ahn
(Captain (uncredited))
Victor Sen Yung
(Peasant (uncredited))
Richard Loo
(Farmer (uncredited))
Charles Middleton
(Banker (uncredited))