The Good Earth

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.

Directed by Sidney Franklin

Top 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

R

Roland Lui

Younger Son

S

Suzanna Kim

Little Fool

Ching Wah Lee

Ching

Harold Huber

Cousin

Olaf Hytten

Liu - Grain Merchant

W

William Law

Gateman

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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