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Of Mice and Men

Lon Chaney Jr. (Actor), Burgess Meredith (Actor), Lewis Milestone (Director) Rated:
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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 142 ratings
IMDb7.8/10.0
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Genre Drama
Format NTSC, Multiple Formats, Black & White
Contributor Betty Field, Roman Bohnen, Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Bickford, Noah Beery Jr., Leigh Whipper, Bob Steele, Silver Tip Baker, Lewis Milestone, Helen Lynd, Burgess Meredith, Oscar O'Shea, Eugene Solow, Granville Bates, John Steinbeck See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 46 minutes
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A migrant worker protects his strong, simple-minded friend. Directed by Lewis Milestone. From the John Steinbeck tale. Music by Aaron Copland.

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Truly one of the unsung triumphs of 1939, this heartfelt adaptation of John Steinbeck's morality tale of two itinerant migrant workers seems just as fresh and powerful decades after its release. Lon Chaney Jr. gives the performance of a lifetime as the sweet yet feeble-minded Lennie, who is befriended by the weary Burgess Meredith. They both would be lost without each other in a rather mixed-up world. Sensitively directed by Lewis Milestone (All Quiet on the Western Front), the film features the first pre-credit sequence in American film history. There's also a nice score by Aaron Copland. --Bill Desowitz

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 4571
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Lewis Milestone
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Multiple Formats, Black & White
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 46 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 1998
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Lon Chaney Jr., Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (PCM Mono)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6305081832
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Eugene Solow, John Steinbeck
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST "Novel adaption" film I have ever seen!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2006
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I have watched over 600 classic films in my study and enjoyment of classic film. I have watched many films made from a novel--Anna Karenina, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A Farewell to Arms, etc. It seems there is always something missing in movies adapted from a novel...a film cannot always grasp the depth and "mind thoughts" of a book, for a book is more for the mind and the reader's own inner vision and imagination, and a film must deal with the outwardly visual, and so being, much can be lost in the film story. However, was I surprised when I found this DVD at the library and brought it home to watch. It was amazing! I read "Of Mice and Men" as a required novel in high school back in the late 70's. I remember liking the story, and I bought my own copy of the book (just as I did with A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) and I read it over and over as the years went by. I haven't read it in several years, but when watching this film, I remembered everything that happened. I wasn't sure I was going to like Burgess Meredith as George, but he was very good. And the same with Lon Chaney Jr. as Lennie, and Betty Field as Curley's wife. Once the movie began, I felt these actors did a very good job portraying the characters as Steinbeck had them in his book. I was surprised with the realism of the film...quite gritty for 1939. Usually films really watered down issues and emotions back then, but this one was surprisingly quite open about them. I rarely cry watching a film, and this film had me crying...you felt so sorry for Lennie, for Candy losing his dog, for the 3 of them losing their "dream", and the ending...that was just an incredible ending for a 30's film. At our house we do not have TV and we carefully screen movies the children watch, and we stick to the classic years (1950's and prior) 98% of the time. I know some precodes, etc. are not for children, but I didn't think this film would be too strong for a child. Yes, because of the code, nothing was shown outright, but my 8 yr. old son really cried and was very sad when the gunshot sounded and Candy rolls over in his bunk. My son knew his dog was shot, and it was a strongly emotional scene without seeing anything! And my son cried when Lennie was in the barn with his little puppy who was dead from him being a bit too rough with him. Again, we don't see the dead puppy, but the implied idea is so strong, again my son burst into tears. I felt really bad for not being more careful for my son and his feelings; had I known this film was going to be so strongly emotional, I would have watched it when my son was in bed. I then knew I could not let him see the end; I figured if these 2 scenes of the dogs dying were so hard for him because of the implied realism and strong emotions, then the ending was going to be too. I was right, it was. And the final scene with George and Lennie is so well done, you felt what they were feeling. I was really crying...like I said, not many movies do this to me! I think the direction and filming was well done; some interesting camera work caught my eye. I can't believe this movie is so "forgotten"; it is just as great or even better than some of the other 1939 films- Gone With the Wind, Goodbye Mr. Chips, and MUCH better than The Wizard of Oz! I found I understand the story much better as an adult than I did in my youth. It is funny that schools make teens read these novels; because teens have not experienced life fully enough, they cannot fully grasp the truths of life such novels are presenting. Maybe some can, but I never did! Always, it was when I was older, got married, had children, experienced the routine and sorrows of life, that I could relate to such books; for I now have "been there" too. As an adult I could see the parallel of Candy's dog and Lennie. I never understood that when I was a teen in school. Anyway, this is an excellent film that no person who appreciates classic film should miss. I am glad I discovered it, and will definitely watch it again. I hear there are "film as literature" classes in schools now, and I would highly recommend this 1939 version of "Of Mice and Men" for such a class. Do please heed my warning though: if you watch this at home and have young children do not let them watch it with you; children are not ready to handle the strong emotions presented in this film. I would say wait until your child is at least 12 yrs. old.
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Ms.Beyonce
5.0 out of 5 stars STEINBECK+MILESTONE+COPLAND+GREAT CAST=OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2006
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John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" was brought to the motion picture screen in 1939 by director Lewis Milestone(All Quiet on the Western Front)and in doing so director Milestone produced one of the GREATEST American films of all time.It is certainly Milestone's GREATEST achievment.Aided by a great cast,Burgess Meredith,Lon Chaney,jr.(his greatest and the films best role)Charles Bickford,Roman Bohnen(outstanding as "Candy"),and Leigh Whipper(here outstanding as "Crooks",also great as "Sparks" in "The Ox-Bow Incident"),and a GREAT Aaron Copland score, this is a film that should be seen by All Americans,and be seen AGAIN and AGAIN.I've seen it at least 50 times over the 38(or so) years,and it has NEVER failed to bring tears to my eyes during certain scences,especially the ending sequence.

I won't go much into the plot,of this little morality play,but it deals with the friendship of George(Meridith),and Lennie(Chaney) who are wondering field hands and their desire to "have their own little place".Depite their desire to own their own home and farm land(private property) this film was labeled "LEFTIST",and "COMMUNIST"!Oh well!

Cowboy actor Bob Steele(as "Curly"),Noah Berry,Jr.,and Betty Field(as Steele's lonely wife) also contribute to the film's success.Betty Field, I did think she could have been better,but overall ,I guess she was OK.

In 1949 Steinbeck,Milestone,and Copland picturized Steinbeck's "The Red Pony",it was NOT a success and I didn't care for it,the Copland score for Pony was outstanding.

I have a question for film buffs out there.Did Roman Bohnen,uder the name of "Rudy Bowman",appear(as trooper Smith) in John Ford's "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon"?It sure sounds and looks like him.Bohnen died in 1949 while on stage,for a production prouduced by the controversial Actors Lab(ultra-left politically) after having been grilled by the House Committee on Un-American Activities.MANY contributors to this excellent production had problems with the U.S. Congress and the Hollywood Studios arising from their political outlook and associations

My only complaint concerning the DVD-no commetary-BAD-BAD-BAD.
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Paul Carruthers
5.0 out of 5 stars Chaney's first triumph....
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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Long before he became "Lon Chaney" and cemented his horror legacy as the Wolf Man and various other monsters, Creighton Tull Chaney was a struggling actor trying to find his way in Hollywood in the wake of his legendary father's death.

Under studio pressure, Creighton changed his named to Lon Chaney Jr. and struggled in various B-Movie roles before landing the stage part that would open the door--however so slightly--to bigger and better things.

Lennie Small, a mentally challenged person who does bad things that are often out of his control. After getting the stage role, Lon Jr. would eventually win the screen role that would become one of his favorites.

Lennie travels with his buddy and caretaker, George Milton. George has dreams of one day owning his own ranch and letting Lennie tend to all the animals they will have. Lennie especially likes the idea of tending to all the rabbits.

Meanwhile, George and Lennie find work on a ranch, where Lennie encounters a girl who will lead to nothing but trouble--the same kind of trouble that lead to Lennie and George leaving another town.

There are a couple of moving scenes in "Of Mice and Men"--one being the scene where Candy--a worker who befriends Lennie and George--has his old, sickly dog taken out and shot. And of course, there's the closing reel where George has to get Lennie out of the trouble he's gotten himself into--the only way he knows how.

"Of Mice and Men" is a moving triumph--very well acted and very memorable.
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simonsings
5.0 out of 5 stars Burgess
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2023
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Virtuoso performance from Burgess Meredith
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D. Rolland
5.0 out of 5 stars La meilleure version.
Reviewed in France on February 14, 2017
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Cette adaptation du fameux roman de Steinbeck est sans conteste la meilleure, osée pour l'époque même. Lon Chaney Jr. y donne la meilleure performance d'acteur de sa prolifique carrière... Un must qui mériterait une édition française pour une plus large diffusion. Bon transfert.
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Patricia Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars Of mice and men
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2013
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I love this movie, I recently went to a play and it made me want the film too. This particular version takes me back to my childhood and can hear my Dad, it was one of his favourite films too.
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Moodywoody
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Film Version of Of Mice and Men
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2014
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John Steinbeck novels apply themselves well to the film medium, and none of his novels does more than Of Mice and Men. A sad and tragic story, it nevertheless offers of the treat of seeing Lon Chaney Jr. in his finest film performance. His performance as Lenny is the finest I have seen on film or television. It is a performance that is literally impossible to forget, and a performance that all other actors playing the Lenny character are judged by.

Burgess Meredith plays the trusted and protective friend, who in the end is unable to protect Lenny from an ignorant and hostile world. His performance meshes will with that of Lon Chaney Jr., and it is great in its own right, yet it is simply over shadowed by that of Lon Chaney Jr. as Lenny.

One of the best John Steinbeck film adaptations ever made. Highly recommend.
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L Beckett-Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2014
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I love this older movie.
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