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.

Details

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

Roland Lui

Younger Son

Suzanna Kim

Little Fool

Ching Wah Lee

Ching

Harold Huber

Cousin

Olaf Hytten

Liu - Grain Merchant

William Law

Gateman

Mary Wong

Little Bride

Philip Ahn

Captain (uncredited)

Victor Sen Yung

Peasant (uncredited)

Richard Loo

Farmer (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Banker (uncredited)