Of Mice and Men (1939)

Released: 1939-12-24 Duration: 1hr 46min

Genres: Drama

Rating 7.3

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She was made for love... and tragedy.

Overview

An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.

Production Companies

Hal Roach Studios

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	1.3039

Directed By

Lewis Milestone

Crew

Director
Lewis Milestone

Screenplay
Eugene Solow

Novel
John Steinbeck

Original Music Composer
Aaron Copland

Wardrobe Supervisor
Harry Black

Makeup Artist
Ernie Young

Art Direction
Nicolai Remisoff

Editor
Bert Jordan

Producer
Lewis Milestone

Director of Photography
Norbert Brodine

Associate Producer
Frank Ross

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