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Of Mice and Men (1939)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:9
Rotten:0
Average Rating:8.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Director Lewis Milestone, at one time an itinerant worker himself, conveys a profound sense of the loneliness of the wide open spaces of the West in this moving adaptation of the Steinbeck classic.... Director Lewis Milestone, at one time an itinerant worker himself, conveys a profound sense of the loneliness of the wide open spaces of the West in this moving adaptation of the Steinbeck classic. Starring Burgess Meredith as George Milton and Lon Chaney, Jr. as his mentally-challenged, powerfully-built cousin, Lennie Small, the film follows the fortunes of the two workers in Depression-era California. Although they're invariably fired from any job they get due to Lennie's limitations, George refuses to abandon his cousin, and they dream of saving enough money to one day buy a ranch, where Lennie will tend the rabbits. The two are hired on at the ranch of Jackson (Oscar O'Shea) and quickly find themselves at odds with the boss's son Curly (Bob Steele), while his vacuous, flirtatious wife, Mae (Betty Field), teases the uncomprehending Lennie, enjoying her power over this behemoth. George, fearing the worst, warns Lennie to avoid her. Later, Lennie, who's unable to gauge his strength, accidentally kills a pet rabbit. Mae tries to console him by allowing him to stroke her hair, an offer which leads to tragedy. This extremely compelling film is one of Milestone's best, with Chaney giving the performance of his career, and Copland once again providing a score which powerfully evokes the West. [More]
Starring: Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney, Bob Steele, Betty Field
Starring: Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney, Bob Steele, Betty Field, Charles Bickford
Director: Lewis Milestone
Director: Lewis Milestone
Screenwriter: Eugene Solow
Producer: Hal Roach
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Jul 22, 1998
Reviews for Of Mice and Men
Milestone's version is still the most powerful adaptation of John Steinbeck' touching story of two drifters in Depression era America, splendidly played by Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney and brilliantly scored by Aaron Copeland.
A wonderful adaptation of Steinbeck's novel with Lon Chaney Jr. giving a break-out performancel that propelled him to stardom. Cowboy star Bob Steele also gets to show his acting chops in the supporting role of Curley. A winner.
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