As the Second Sino-Japanese War erupts in 1937 with the Japanese invasion of northern China, the rural Tan family in southern China go about their daily chores without notice of the impending conflict. Jade (Katharine Hepburn), wife of Lao Er Tan (Turhan Bey), desires books, an unconventional request for a Chinese wife. But when war finally reaches the family, Jade is first to join the resistance, leading pacifist patriarch Ling Tan (Walter Huston) to concern over his family's entry in the war.
Initial release: July 20, 1944
Drama, History, War
Directors: Harold S. Bucquet, Jack Conway
Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon
Story by: Pearl S. Buck
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Screenplay: Jane Murfin, Marguerite Roberts
These films were originally produced long before the advent of High Definition TV, therefore they are best viewed on a small screen. HD TVs tend to stretch and skew the picture. Set your HD TV on 4:3 aspect ratio. (That was the old TV format). Please do not expect DVD or Commercial level DVDs from these films.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 23 May, 2020.
