# Of Mice and Men (1939)

> Two itinerant ranch workers cling to a fragile dream of independence as friendship collides with poverty, vulnerability, and an unforgiving world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35069

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lewis Milestone
- Cast: Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney Jr., Betty Field, Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Bob Steele, Noah Beery Jr., Oscar O'Shea
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031742/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, poignant, classic cinema evening, literary adaptation night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of friendship and dreams amidst the harsh realities of the Great Depression.

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