Ernest Hemmingway (2nd from right) during the filming of The Spanish Earth Ernest Hemmingway (2nd from right) during the filming of The Spanish Earth Tierra de Espana. The film was produced with funds raised by a group of American intellectuals who wanted to support the Spanish Republic. The film portraits the defence of Madrid in the Spanish Civil War Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_064_0811.jpg, Ernest Hemingway; The Spanish Earth; Tierra de Espana; filming; American intellectuals; Spanish Republic; Madrid; defence; Spanish Civil War; production; fundraising; group; support; portrait; movie; film; director; actor; writer; author;