Of Mice and Men

Based On the book by John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men is a 1939 American drama film based on the 1937 play of the same name, which itself was based on the novella of the same name by author John Steinbeck. The film stars Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, and Lon Chaney Jr., and features Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Bob Steele, and Noah Beery Jr. The film tells the story of two men, George and his intellectually disabled partner Lennie, trying to survive during the dustbowl of the 1930s and pursuing a dream of owning their own ranch instead of always working for others. Starring in the lead roles were relative Hollywood newcomer Burgess Meredith as George and veteran actor Lon Chaney Jr.

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Release date:

1939

Director:

Lewis Milestone

Cast:

Betty Field, Lon Chaney Jr., Burgess Meredith, Charles Bickford, Noah Beery Jr.

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1939 in adaptations