# The Good Earth (1937)

> A sweeping classic Hollywood drama follows a Chinese farming couple whose marriage and family endure poverty, prosperity, and temptation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22764

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Sidney Franklin
- Cast: Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly, Tilly Losch, Charley Grapewin, Jessie Ralph, Soo Yong, Keye Luke
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028944/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, melancholic, sweeping, classic cinema evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and hardship set against the backdrop of rural China.

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