The Good Earth

Drama, History, Romance

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Sidney Franklin

Status Released

Release Date 1937-06-02

Storyline

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.

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