The Good Earth
NR
7.5
1937
2 hr 19 min
Drama
, History
, Romance
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 , Luise Rainer , Walter Connolly , Tilly Losch , Charley Grapewin , Jessie Ralph , Soo Yong
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Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
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Instant Favorite.
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It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
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The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
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