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Of Mice and Men

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Of Mice and Men
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NR,1hr 47min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
January 1, 1939
Director:
Lewis Milestone
Distributor:
Image Entertainment
Starring:
Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney, Jr., Betty Field  ...more
Synopsis: This 1939 film version of John Steinbeck's classic novel was a surprising choice for comedy producer Hal Roach; in fact, Roach had no intention of filming the property until forced to do so as a result of a lawsuit brought by director Lewis Milestone. Burgess Meredith stars as itinerant farm worker George, who travels in with his cousin and best friend Lennie (Lon Chaney, Jr.). George dreams of saving enough money for a farm of his own, a dream shared by the retarded giant Lennie, who merely wants ... Full Synopsis
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Bruce Eder, AMG Review
The fact that director Lewis Milestone had to sue, to enforce a contract, to get Of Mice And Men made, says a great deal about the movie and its director. Milestone was a filmmaker of many parts -- in the silent era, he had been known for his skills as a director of comedies, while with the dawn of sound films, he was responsible for one of the most enduring and serious dramas of the time, All Quiet ... Full Review
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