Review of The Good Earth (1937) by Ken Hanke for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) — 19 Mar 2003

Gorgeously photographed, beautifully acted.

This review of The Good Earth (1937) was written by Ken Hanke and published by Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) on 19 Mar 2003.

The Good Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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