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Paul Muni and Luise Rainer
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Chinese Farmers
Film
“The Good Earth” (1937) is based on the historical novel of the same name and centers on a family of farmers struggling in China.
Character’s Background
The protagonists of the story Wang and O-Lan are — you guessed it — Chinese.
Actor’s Background
Wang is portrayed by Paul Muni and O-Lan is portrayed by Luise Rainer. Neither were of Asian descent. Both wore yellowface for their roles.
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