A mentally disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
Arguably
the best adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel is realistic,
heart-felt and effective in its rendition of the tragedy; among overall
good performances Lon Chaney Jr shines in the role of Lennie Small.
Halliwell***: "A strange and unexpected tragedy which has strength and is very persuasively made but seems somehow unnecessary."
Maltin****: "Chaney gives best performance of his career...John Steinbeck's morality tale remains intact in sensitive screen version."
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