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December 30, 1939: 'Of Mice and Men,' starring Burgess Meredith as George and Lon Chaney Jr. as Lennie, is released.
'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 Dust Bowl 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. (the son of famed silent film actor Lon Chaney) as Lennie. Chaney had appeared in more than 50 films by that point in his career, but 'Of Mice and Men' was his first major role. Betty Field's role as Mae was her breakthrough role in film.
The film, produced by Hal Roach Studios, was adapted by Eugene Solow and directed by Lewis Milestone. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The musical score was by American composer Aaron Copland. Released in 1939, it appeared in the 1980s and 1990s in revival theater houses, video, and cable, earning a following of fans (both audience members and film critics) who praised the movie for its interpretation of the Steinbeck novella.
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