The Good Earth Movie Review 1937

Pearl S. Buck's classic re-creation of the story of a simple Chinese farm couple beset by greed and poverty. Outstanding special effects. MGM's last film produced by master Irving Thalberg and dedicated to his memory. Rainer won the second of her back-to-back Best Actress Oscars for her portrayal of the self-sacrificing O-Lan.

Distribution

Critics' Choice Video & DVD, PO Box 749, Itasca, IL 60143, Toll-free: 800-993-6357, Email: vcatalog@ccvideo.com, URL: http://www.ccvideo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 138 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

China, Books to Film: Pearl S. Buck, Family Ties, Hard Knock Life

Cast

Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Charley Grapewin, Keye Luke, Walter Connolly

Cinematography

Karl Freund

Director

Sidney Franklin

Producer

MGM, Irving Thalberg

Awards

Oscars 1937: Actress (Rainer), Cinematog.