The Good Earth
Jun 2, 1937
139 min
DramaHistoryRomance
6.3/ 10
74 votesOverview
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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6.3/10
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Budget$2,800,000Production cost
Box Office$3,557,000Worldwide gross
Profit$757,000Profitable
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+27.0%Return on investmentAwards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
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"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"
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Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$2,800,000
Revenue
$3,557,000
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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