The Good Earth(1937)
China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!
The Good Earth Synopsis
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.
The Good Earth (1937) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, released on June 2, 1937 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly and Tilly Losch. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Franklin
- Writers:
- Talbot Jennings, Tess Slesinger, Claudine West
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,800,000
- Revenue:
- $3,557,000
- Status:
- Released
The Good Earth (1937) Trailer
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The Good Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Muni
as Wang
Luise Rainer
as O-Lan
Walter Connolly
as Uncle
Tilly Losch
as Lotus
Charley Grapewin
as Old Father
Jessie Ralph
as Cuckoo
Soo Yong
as Aunt
Keye Luke
as Elder Son
- Roland Lui
Roland Lui
as Younger Son
- Suzanna Kim
Suzanna Kim
as Little Fool
Ching Wah Lee
as Ching
Harold Huber
as Cousin
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Franklin, written by Talbot Jennings, Tess Slesinger and Claudine West, produced by Irving Thalberg.
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The Good Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 81 ratings.
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The Good Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Good Earth online?
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The Good Earth (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Good Earth?
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The main cast of The Good Earth (1937) includes Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly, Tilly Losch and Charley Grapewin. The film was directed by Sidney Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Good Earth released?
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The Good Earth was released on June 2, 1937 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is The Good Earth worth watching?
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The Good Earth (1937) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Good Earth?
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