Review of The Good Earth (1937) by David F — 13 Jul 2010
The history behind the making of "The Good Earth" is a long and storied one; in development and production for more than four years, changing hands after the death of producer Irving Thalberg, and costing over $3 million.
.. all things considered, it's quite amazing that it came together so cohesively. An epic drama about the adult life of a Chinese farmer, it's elegantly shot by Karl Freund, richly scored by Herbert Stothart, and lavishly designed by Cedric Gibbons.
The acting has highs and lows. One could certainly point out that a cast with so many white actors can't hold much credibility as Chinese peasants (particularly Paul Muni), but once you accept the characters simply as human beings, you'll find some strong performances, especially from Luise Rainer.
This review of The Good Earth (1937) was written by David F on 13 Jul 2010.
The Good Earth has generally received positive reviews.
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