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.

• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Paul Muni
• Luise Rainer
• Walter Connolly
• Tilly Losch
• Charley Grapewin
• Jessie Ralph
• Soo Yong
• Keye Luke