The Good Earth

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

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.

Release Date

June 2, 1937

Status

Released

Original Title

The Good Earth

Runtime

2h 19min

Budget

$2,800,000

Revenue

$3,557,000

Language

English

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer