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Movie
The Good Earth
Released: June 2, 1937 (1937)
Runtime: 139 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Jessie Ralph as Cuckoo
Age at release: 72
- Charley Grapewin as Old Father
Age at release: 67
- Walter Connolly as Uncle
Age at release: 50
- Paul Muni as Wang
Age at release: 41
- Tilly Losch as Lotus
Age at release: 33
- Soo Yong as Aunt
Age at release: 33
- Keye Luke as Elder Son
Age at release: 32
- Luise Rainer as O-Lan
Age at release: 27
- Roland Lui as Younger Son
Age at release: Unknown
- Suzanna Kim as Little Fool
Age at release: Unknown
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- Charles Middleton as Banker (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
- Olaf Hytten as Liu - Grain Merchant
Age at release: 49
- Ching Wah Lee as Ching
Age at release: 35
- Richard Loo as Farmer (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
- Philip Ahn as Captain (uncredited)
Age at release: 32
- Harold Huber as Cousin
Age at release: 27
- Victor Sen Yung as Peasant (uncredited)
Age at release: 21
- William Law as Gateman
Age at release: Unknown
- Mary Wong as Little Bride
Age at release: Unknown