Of Mice and Men (1939 film)
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| Of Mice and Men | |
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 original film poster |
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| Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
| Produced by | Lewis Milestone |
| Written by | John Steinbeck (novel) Eugene Solow |
| Starring | Burgess Meredith Betty Field Lon Chaney Jr. Charles Bickford Bob Steele Noah Beery, Jr. |
| Music by | Aaron Copland |
| Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date(s) | December 30, 1939 |
| Running time | 106 min. |
| Language | English |
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Of Mice and Men is a 1939 film based on the novel of the same title by American author John Steinbeck. It stars Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Bob Steele and Noah Beery, Jr.
The film tells the story of how the lead characters, George and Lennie, try to pursue their dream of owning their own ranch instead of working always for other people.
The film, produced by the Hal Roach Studios, was adapted by Eugene Solow and directed by Lewis Milestone. It was nominated for four Oscars. The musical score was by noted American composer Aaron Copland.
[edit] Trivia
This was one of many films to be banned in Australia between 1928 and 1941 by the Chief Censor, Creswell O'Reilly.
Curley's wife is unnamed in the original novel, in the play, and in all later film and television versions, but in the 1939 film, she is named Mae.
This was one of the first films where the action of the story commences several minutes before the opening credits start.
The four Oscars the film was nominated for was Best Picture, Best Sound, Recording , Best Musical Score, Best Original Score. [1]
[edit] External links
[1] Of Mice and Men (1939) Oscar Nominated Awards.
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