CIVIC THEATRE
From. the same studio that gave you "The Good Earth," "Mutiny on the Bounty," '"Mrs. Miniver" and "Random Harvest" comes another outstanding film. This one is c/alled "Dragon Seed," and it is based on the celebrated novel by Pearl Buck, author also of "The Good Eartn." It must be said immediately that "Dragon Seed" is a great picture, a.n outstanding production measured by any standards in the -great tradition of Hollywood. "Dragon Seed," finally to-day at the Civic "Theatre, is a story of China and of the valiant Chinese people. It is a sweeping, epic story of their struggles against the marauding Japanese invaders, of a peaceful people who have shown ' that they know how to fight for their country and their lives against the most tremendous odds in history.
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Chronicle (Levin), 24 June 1946, Page 2
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