Of Mice and Men - 1939 Classic - Ending

[@ronbelew9693]

I've seen complaints about the lack of emotion displayed by some of the actors, particularly in the end sequence. Remember when this film was made and you will find your answer there. This controlled, muted, display of emotion was what was expected of men then (my own father was in his mid-twenties) and any histrionics would have been considered wildly inappropriate; men didn't feel less, but they shared a lot less. Movies and books must be judged with an eye to when they were produced, like the people that produced them, they are also the products of their time.

[@moviemonk1000]

Ron on target

[@NicoleHam]

Ron Belew fuck yes

[@fairylaw7847]

Ron Belew yes but...wizard of oz was made the same year and there was tons of emotion

[@gamingintheclintonyears7061]

Fairy Law the difference being that the wizard of oz was made more so for children than adults.

[@travis_redfern6771]

That's not entirely true, I've seen multiple films from even before this that had better acting with more emotion. For instance, the movie "City Lights" by Charlie Chaplin. Although i agree it was more often that the actors were a bit over the top. It depends on the director tho, because there were directors who got really good performances out of actors even back then.

[@PaperMan31299]

The most sad part is how excited lennie was.

[@manuelx379]

Andrew Fantegrossi "YEAH I CAN FELL IT" Like the bullet

[@masonevans6059]

He did it because he wanted Lennie to go out with a happy ending ✋😔

[@AbigailHonestly]

Not to discriminate but let’s see, you said most sad, it’s actually saddest, not most sad. Most sad is legitimate non-sense!

[@hahnkf8111]

If I was George I would be pretty excited too

[@Vulpine_King]

@@AbigailHonestly Ooh lala somebody is gonna get laid in college

[@zootube323]

God, the way Lon Chaney builds up at the end. "Yeah..I can see it! GEORGE! RIGHT OVER THERE! I CAN SEE IT..."bang. Gets me every time. At least he died happy.

[@BruceBundy-ow7dx]

Indeed..

[@Jared_Wignall]

Lon Chaney, Jr. should've gotten an Oscar for this. He was amazing in this film.

[@gargomell91]

Agree! So much better than Malcovich version. Chaney Jr was actually believable.

[@gargomell91]

@GenesisKnight I guess a lot of my positive opinion on Chaney Jr. Is the timeframe it was filmed, 1939. Black and White film and America was still in a depression. Chaney Jr. Just seems so child like and excited, He almost tore George in half by his excitement. I do think Malkovich is a good actor but He seemed a bit subdued to me. 👍

[@carminemurray6624]

Both actors did great, I remember growing up knowing a tall teenager like Lenny, he was 13 years old, I was 10 years old, and People were cruel to him, but I was his best friend 😢 😢 💔 😔 He was always respectful and kind in return, yet People, both Adults and Children criticized me, for being his best and only friend. I knew he had mental challenges, but I really cared about him. Sometimes, his mother would call and ask me to speak to him so he would calm down, she told my mom that my talking to him had better effect on him than his prescription medications 💊.

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@BurnoMachinimas]

what the fuck am I the only one who actually loved the way they acted in this movie?

[@damienpower1417]

You’re not

[@damienpower1417]

You’re not

[@JustSimonn]

Burno woah! It’s burno!

[@secretpoop9343]

your not lolololol

[@carminemurray6624]

I feel the same way.

[@Ataru320]

9:00 - 9:22: The real star of the movie makes its cameo. That squirrel stole that ending.

[@smokeymcpot8406]

Curleys wife was killed and hes mad about his hand?

[@TheLaughingMagician]

I this is old but he didn't love his wife rhe only thing he cared about himself

[@lornacharlesworth4262]

He didn’t love his wife he just wanted to show off to the other men

[@grigorirasputin2276]

Lennie denied him sexual gratification on too many levels. First he ruined his hand, then he killed his wife. You know this wasn't going to end well for Lennie...or Squiggy.

[@Nameless82284]

Well duh, he just wants to take the death of his wife as an opportunity to legally kill Lennie. George should have shot Curley instead.

[@Magmentorwastaken]

Yes

[@joyunicycle]

I rarely cry at movies, but this is one of the few times I did. That music building up and Lennie's excitement..... 😭

[@firemiracle]

I know right??? I don’t know why but I love how these old movies back then played with the soundtrack. And the music in this scene where George is preparing to shoot Lennie and Lennie is being so excited about his dream of having his own barn with animals especially rabbits while the music has such a beautiful and wonder-like tone playing, it becomes more and more louder and stronger and suddenly……. That instant stop to the music after the gunshot… and the music starts again but now with dramatic tragic tone to it… like damn, I swear the music in these old movies was just incredible. And the scene in particular is one of my favorites. From whimsical and beautiful, to tragedy about a man who had no choice but to kill the man who was his best friend, a man who all he ever wanted was to tend the rabbits in his own little farm 😢

[@chupacabra9357]

The way he kills Lennie looks more like the way a mob boss would kill than a best friend.

[@carminemurray6624]

So how many times have you had to kill your best friend or have been a Mob Boss ? It is so very easy to criticize.

[@George-fo6tm]

I'm sorry I had to do this Lennie, you were like a brother to me. But I'm sick of you, and your wife killing antics.

[@dustlicker3]

@@George-fo6tm i just did to her like i did with em’ mouse george!

[@roberthaworth8991]

It also leaves open no claim that it was a suicide, or that Lennie died in a struggle over the gun. It's obvious that George assassinated him -- he even left a living witness to that plot, who can blackmail him! Brains of a rabbit, George!

[@kingcamelot1395]

​@@roberthaworth8991They wanted Lennie dead, and they got him dead. The only complaint anyone would have is that they didn't get to lynch him. Otherwise, they aren't going to blackmail George.

[@herasfolly]

I think Burgess Meredith's portrayal of George was outstanding. The character's grief is there..if you look. The body language, his voice as he gently tells Lenny "how its gonna be" and his face..Do watch again..A great adaption of a great book...Not to mention the late great Lon Chaney. His Lenny will always be the one you remember.

[@AlexDrew892]

No matter which version you watch the ending is always sad.

[@benjamindavid5681]

Steinbeck brilliant understanding of compassion as a mode of Love.

[@Jared_Wignall]

Lon Chaney, Jr. should have won an Oscar for his performance in this film. He did a great job, it's really sad he didn't even get nominated for this film.

[@AFEE]

The Scene represents how Lennie is so excited for a dream that cant happen. George being the friend he is knows that telling lennie this would kill him on the inside and does what has to be done.

[@pablo19136]

I remember watching this when I was around 8. I was talking about this recently so looked it up . It was the first film that made me cry.

[@ssosmcin]

This is so much more emotional and tragic than the later remake everyone here seems to think is so superior. The music along with Chaney's performance as he truly believes he sees his new home is heart breaking. Beautiful. Huh, most people here wouldn't know good acting if it shot them in the head from behind.

[@scottcharney1091]

Maybe it's the audio mix, but the music is a bit much.

[@carminemurray6624]

I agree, I love ❤️ the old time movies 🎬 🎞 🎥 and the Music 🎶 is perfect and period correct, 👌 there can be no better motion picture version of a great story as "Of Mice and Men" a true classic.

[@chuckv321]

music is dumb

[@itsjustin8295]

cant agree. but appreciate the last sentence XD

[@itsjustin8295]

"we're gonna look at all the comments right ssosmcin? and i get to type them!"

[@user-tt1ql2ji2p]

i like the 1992 one better. wait, scratch that... i like the book the best...

[@joker167able]

TheChewbaccaGirl , I like the Family Guy version better

[@mariopokemon955]

Nasty Nate “I want you to destroy me” “Okay!” *twists meg*

[@Helismoke]

Truly classic! One of the few movies that followed the book almost exactly. There was a movie made shortly after this when Bob Hope tells Lon Chaney's character "Why don't you go play with your rabbits!" . An onscreen nod to the brilliance of this story.

[@justmanic9673]

I like both versions. This and the remake, I think they both did things better. This did the ending and in my view, Lenny's charterer better while I found the remake did Curly's wife and Crooks better. I love the book and I feel both did different things good.

[@mariopokemon955]

Sophie in my opinion Lennie was done way better in the remake while Curley’s Wife was done better here

[@scottcharney1091]

There are more than two.

[@mrchenz1371]

I think this one was better. The ending especially

[@289cobra9]

There's 4 movies.

[@herasfolly]

This scene breaks my heart..Lon Chaney jr really really shined in this film..He was probably the most underrated actor of his time...Aaron Copland's music so rich and perfect...I weep everytime I watch this film.

[@carminemurray6624]

Lon Caney Jr. as The Wolfman was really amazing, you really could feel his anguish 😧

[@calebshade4991]

Can’t deny, the cinematography in this movie is amazing.

[@calebshade4991]

Acting is amazing too, especially for George.

[@TheNotthead]

"Look at the flowers Lenny".. :)

[@mkshowbiz]

Eyyyyyy

[@randomdoggo9489]

That, and the saviors signature whistle, the walking dead really did take inspiration from this.

[@JonTronShow]

Good lord method acting has improved since this era.... Lennie is basically just reading lines as if he were a charicature of a dope. I like the new movie alot better.

[@fales2109]

Hi jonathan tronathon what is ur opinioninon on the big milkshakes

[@DeeNice681]

The death scene in the 92 version is laughable. Good movie, but Malkovich saying "I get to tend them", makes me laugh.

[@hyperpas]

Here before it gets flooded by new comments

[@OwNAvenged]

Hey, Jon.

[@You_done_not]

Thanks reddit

[@TheBoredomOtaku]

The build up leading to Lennie's death is more powerful in this version. The remake years later rushed it a bit too much so that it wasn't really sad but in this version you really feel for Lennie as he is excited about the future of his life which is about to be cut short. I'm a bit bugged that they played music after he shot Lennie in this version though, the music leading upto it was great but I feel as though the silence afterwards would have let it sink in a lot more.

[@belartful]

No I disagree..the Music was EVERYTHING.. Copland was a genius..the music made me cry with the scene..

[@teaslut6135]

GOOD POST

[@roxassora2706]

It's just the audio quality from the time

[@w.angel17]

Roxas Sora I read that as “it’s the audio quality for me” 😭

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Music was obnoxious. Aaron Copland had no clue how to score a film. Should've hired Dimitri Tiomkin.

[@moviemonk1000]

Notice there is no dialogue needed Charles Bickford pulls at the marshalls arm Burgess Meredith Looks at Bickford, then the marshall looks at Bickford and he nods while collecting the gun..Thats Cinema

[@anonymoususer8202]

So much poetry in this beautiful film,still as great !!!

[@43nostromo]

Just look at the flowers, George. Just look at the flowers.

[@ZaGamer808]

wrong person

[@GUNSFOREVER1]

Yes. I'm glad they used an actual Luger instead of the 1992 version using a revolver.

[@themanguy2110]

Yeah. Really hate how they did that.

[@carminemurray6624]

It was more than likely to have a Revolver in those days.

[@LongandWeirdName]

Wow. You guys are focusing on the most important part of the story. Especially the OP from 8 years ago.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Good grief, has your sphincter recovered from the spelunking yet?

[@osamabad]

Afterwards, George was overwhelmed with guilt, lost his mind, and became the Penguin.

[@scottcharney1091]

He got better, and cavorted with R.E.M. as they performed "Shiny Happy People."

[@carminemurray6624]

Burgess Meredith had to eat lots of fish in order 🐟 to become the Penguin 🐧😅

[@IzludeTingel]

A Masterpiece of raw emotions..one of the saddest endings in movie history,,

[@beatrizvales6322]

I read the book and I cried and Now I SEE THISS😢 I'm bawling my eyes NOW!!!!

[@GBDazzler]

"Get up you son of a bitch, cos mickey loves ya"

[@mrmoofle]

"YOU'RE GONNA EAT LEAD AND CRAP YOUR PANTS!"

[@TheBee87bee]

I cried when he shot Lenny; guess I am a big baby ! The injustice and the horror of what George had to do was tragic.

[@drewpidj9066]

So you would rather watch lennie get brutality murdered...

[@TheBee87bee]

No,of course not .It was the sadness of the outcome,

[@TheBee87bee]

One of Steinbeck best stories,in my opinon.

[@leewhitworth9142]

+TheBee87bee It was for Lennie's own good. If he'd lived, then the guys would've lynched him.

[@crproductions4149]

He died with happy thoughts though.

[@jbowen43]

Lon Cheney Jr could have been an Oscar nominee in any other year.

[@anton1990]

Lonnie Jr should have gotten an oscar for this performance!

[@NerdyBirdy25]

I read this book in middle school. I've always loved the classics. This book makes me cry every time. It's so sad, but it was a different time.

[@BlueRazor69]

I love old movies. I have to say those that a lot of the movies from this era had so much inexplicable and overly obnoxious music. It really distracts you from what’s going on. Sometimes less really is more.

[@Big2thaTony]

Thank you for posting this! This is a really great scene!

[@genki2genki]

I watched this one on TVO years ago and felt transfixed by it. Next day I went to school and asked if we'd be studying it. I don't care how much has changed in films over the years. I am grateful I can appreciate films from an earlier era. I'd like to show this one to my students in grade 9 now, but b&w films are too hard for them to deal with!

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Such a sad movie. George had to do it because he loved him so.

[@VadenChandler888]

It doesn't matter which version you look at, the truth remains the same: I realize they are just fictional characters, but George and Lennie, I am so, so sorry.

[@jshnicl]

the music is actually used wonderfully in this. lennie can finally see this piece of land they've been talking about forever and the upbeat music sort of implies a happy ending, but of course we all know that it won't end that way. lennie is happy in the final moments of his life.

[@PingLaw]

They made it way too obvious what was going to end up happening... made it much less tragic.

[@royonei11]

Raphael Luo its how it was intended to be, this ending won a nobel prize...

[@cocobunny365]

I recently watched the remake of this film and utterly despised it. I found the ending to be brief, cruel, and made George look as if he wanted to kill Lennie and it was an easy task. In this the ending was so much more passionate and heart touching. When I watched the remake's ending it scared and angered me but this made me cry. The originals will always be better than remakes

[@Drac39]

You know I definitely get where you're coming from. Although I do really love Sinise's interpretation of George otherwise.

[@benobrien5252]

"The originals will always be better than remakes".... amen to that.

[@ZaGamer808]

There's just one problem. In the book, George always seemed to despise Lennie. So, you're wrong on that part. However, yes the original stuck closer to the book, but the sudden death of Lennie in the newer one brought more shock to the audience of the 90's. Most remakes will never be as good as the originals. I totally agree with that.

[@britishnerd3919]

Whoever said in the book George hated Lennie is wrong. George was lennies best friend. It's like a parent child relationship

[@bammmsource8941]

British Nerd yeah, but he was getting frustrated that Lenny wasn't learning from his mistakes, he knew it had to be done...

[@dezirehbehzadi1192]

I have cried every time I watched this movie and I've seen it a lot poor leni Best movie ever

[@freddy3911]

Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooo much for uploading this movie! Finally!

[@JadeDude09]

It's not often that film makes me shed a tear at the end. Bravo!

[@joshbricker4641]

It is absolutely fucking criminal that Chaney didn't get a supporting actor nomination from the Academy for this film. I absolutely love him as the Wolf Man, but I think this movie, as well as his turns in High Noon, The Defiant Ones and Not as a Stranger are more than enough proof that he could have been one of the best character actors of his era if not for bullshit typecasting.

[@dannylaycock9050]

I'm 19 and found this more enjoyable and better made than the more recent movie. This is how i imagined the book to be like :)

[@glp046]

Still brings tears to my eyes

[@xMysticEclipse]

Was an oky version, but never in years of my life did I ever think of saying that the 'new version' was better, because in all honesty it was. It was amazingly emotive in ways that words cannot describe, while this one...it didn't get my heart racing like the newer one did. Don't have a proper clue why but I still love it! x

[@saryntoews]

Reading the book for class... didn't know it was going to end this way!!! :( Lenny was my favourite character!!! ; - ;

[@giles422]

that dolly move after the push at 2:08- one of the highest moments in cinema

[@hamil850]

The shooting scene is so much better in this than in the newer one

[@suzimajor9532]

Lennie’s in Heaven! He’s on his farm playing with his rabbits.

[@SamBateson]

Am I the only one who preferred the remake ending? It felt more of a shock when George shot him, because he stands and shoots him in a second. In this one you just wait for it to happen, he spends time readying the weapon. Plus this one gives you time to reel from the shock, the remake just leaves you hanging

[@Ferny465]

well thats how it happened in the book

[@SamBateson]

I prefer the remake ending, I didn't enjoy the book ending either, but it really is a great book I can't deny it

[@SamBateson]

***** well I see where you're coming from with that, and don't get me wrong, I loved both films, but I just thought this remake ending had a certain grittiness to it, because George is forced to deal with it on his own, which for him and the audience is quite an emotional punch. Also, I liked the whole musical silence in this one, because then it sort of becomes an instance where you are watching it not as a film but as an event actually hapenning. But I loved both films, I stress that!

[@SamBateson]

Of course, I'm not going to tell you wich one to like, we all have our reasons, and I'm not going to say this ending was bad, I did enjoy how it was faithful to the book, but I think, for me, it suffered like 2005's war of the worlds, where it was TOO loyal o the source material. I justenjoyed how they mixed up the remake ending

[@SamBateson]

Great one, we were having a civilised conversation, a rare thing here, and you ruined it. And it may be best to you, but I happen to prefer this one. So can I call you a dumb fuck now, for not agreeing with me?

[@iceboy207]

I think the new movie is good, but the old one will always be the better. It's the music and the emotion that really gets to you. The remake's ending was to rushed, and happened too quickly, this one is much more dramatic.

[@josephpendleton4927]

This comment contains SPOILERS. The film wonderfully shows the victims of unfortunate circumstances especially Lennie, Curly's wife, Candy, Candy's dog, and finally George. We sympathize with Lon Chaney Jr.'s Lennie which also adds depth to the shattered state of George in the end. Burgess Meredith was also excellent as George. The presence of Slim (Charles Bickford) sympathizing George at the end with Aaron Copeland's score makes this film's climax powerful. This version is far better than the remake.

[@TheDorr71]

@freddy3911 Oh yes,Burgess Meredith was such a great one.Younger people only know him in "Rocky", but he was also known for "Twilight Zone" series",Magic"(Anthony Hopkins), and in many character actor roles earlier in his life. Oh yes,and playing the Penquin in Batman.(TV) This version of Mice and Men certainly the best.

[@McBlargy]

I think I like this version better, the ending in the more recent one just seems to have been cut off too soon and just doesn't give me the same feel as the book. Also the Lennie in this one is much better, I also agree. This version gave me much more of a feel to the story itself.

[@Wowzawhy]

I feel like the only one who thought the acting was good?

[@gtrspctr]

I like the acting, but I think the music is terrible.

[@Wowzawhy]

gtrspctr Same here.

[@TheFatPunisher]

You're probably not lol. but I don't care for it, the way he's shaking his hands is to over the top

[@anthonymobley2906]

Trash af

[@nicholasperl]

@@anthonymobley2906 Stfu, it's good acting.

[@chocoblender]

no matter what version of the movie you watch, it's still a awesome story

[@Aulmeyda]

George had nothing. It was just Lennie and George. They had each other, but that was it. Nothing to really give each other, yet at the end, George was able to give Lennie the world, and in the end he had to take away his own.

[@Dan-qq1zo]

Wow, they actually got a luger for this version, in the remake it was just some revolver

[@NorthernSte]

We read this book in GCSE English in 2006, I wish I had paid more attention then, this is one of the best stories I have read, ever!

[@OpEditorial]

This 1930's version of Inside Out is powerful

[@GeorgeSmith1066]

Burgess Meredith was a colossally good actor - absolutely superb in everything he ever did.

[@charlescoleman5509]

Amazing score by Aaron Copland.

[@l.peytonadams8570]

Still a classic. Bob Steele was good in everything he did. Lon Chaney Jr. and Burgess Meredith were professionals to the core and it is an ending that sticks with you. The mark of a good book is how after you close it up you still have an after taste in your heart of the author's soul.

[@mct478]

Arghh, SUCH a better shot. SUCH a better script!! Absolutely ruined by the score. Just infuriating! They just really hadn't figured out that music doesn't need to be playing every second of a film back then. I lament what they did in the 1993 adapatation, cutting to a wide shot and making it so abrupt, not including that INCREDIBLE line of "I can see it George, I can see it!!" right before Lenny meets his end. Both versions of this scene do different parts right, but neither of them did everything perfectly.

[@RacerMurray]

just finished this book today in english class...instant favorite

[@grabit1]

Steinbeck liked this better than his own book, or the stage play. As a screenwriter himself, he understood.

[@Mannibal_Lector]

The book > This. This > The '92 remake

[@Brandon2940]

Thank you!

[@bigwillietheb]

always the saddest part in the movie when George had to kill Lennie to protect him

[@carminemurray6624]

1 Samuel 31: 1- 6 KJV King Saul of the Bible asked his armor bearer to kill him, as his life was still in him, "Lest these uncircumcised (Philistines) come and thrust me through, and abuse me..." George did not want that fate for Lenny as it was better to be killed by his best friend than his enemies.

[@filmneek]

I actually think this is more emotional than the license in the other film

[@ninjasuseninjastars]

I had to read this book forms AP Lit class.....I cried... a lot. This movie was fantastic!

[@nathanperez6587]

Honestly if they cut the music out and let the silence build up the emotion. It would've been more🤌

[@ShinKamaitachi]

This always makes me cry so much after seeing it. So sad...-_-

[@elliotc02]

Aaron Copeland's music adds a dimension to this already powerful scene that makes this an unforgettable classic.

[@yolgol3081]

"george i can see it!!!!" "u cant now"

[@TheBee87bee]

More feeling in this version, Burgess and Chaney were perfect!!!!! 1939 was a banner year for films and film scores!

[@stephaniearroyosasa]

most heart wrenching scene

[@redknight2562]

I love their acting 😂 *George already knows about curly’s wife* “curly’s wife has been murdered!” “NANI?!?!?!”

[@MichelleAnnM]

Boy, comments sections can be something. It amazes me how easily some people can shit on gold.

[@yer_old_pal_Jerky]

The sound of swine's teeth cracking on the pearls cast before them.

[@NapkinEdStern]

The movie goes right over their heads. They don't understand the whole meaning.

[@ToyDirigible]

Everything you like is shit and I can prove it.

[@NapkinEdStern]

@@ToyDirigible including your mammy.

[@ToyDirigible]

@@NapkinEdStern ok boomer

[@mywotzone]

We read the book , and watched the movie .... Both were fantastic..... I hate reading but this is one of the books I loved.......

[@freddy3911]

I still need to see that one. It's considered one of his best.

[@CapNCorn]

@ThaPhillyPhan I agree. I've actually been around handicapped people before, and while Malkovich did a great job, Chaney was by far the most realistic of the two. I don't get how people accuse Chaney of overacting when Malkovich gave the character this overly-whiny speech pattern that just...He did a good job, but I was always aware that it was him acting the part. It's pretty tough to believe that this is the guy who played the Wolfman, but lo and behold, there he is, and he's fantastic.

[@starboy0]

Classic work indeed. My favorite version is one that I am afraid has disappeared. It was the 1968 version with George Segal and Nicol Williamson.

[@geoffreydavisiii7678]

Nicol Williamson. the PBS Shakespeare Plays' "McBeth" and Merlin in "Excalibur"

[@roberthaworth8991]

Curley is played by Bob Steele, the old-timey cowboy actor who was later "Trooper Duffy" in TV's "F Troop".

[@freddy3911]

@TheRAH14 On the back of the DVD case, it says Steinbeck brought the director of this movie on a field trip to the ranch that inspired the events of the story.

[@RandomPeople613]

Sorry, but the remake's ending was waaayyy better. It seemed quick, but if you were actually watching it in detail, it wasn't. He had the gun, it was just behind Lennies back. And Lennie died talking about what made him so happy: Rabbits

[@kietvu8704]

RandomPeople613 hello gorgeous!

[@lj-wp3sf]

Yeah, you would be one to like BuzzFeed

[@skepticMinded]

@jamesbloomfield89 Hi James, I wasn't actually referring to the firing of the weapon, but when George handed the pistol over to who I presume was the Sheriff. The Sheriff handled the weapon with a cloth as seen done by officers in fairly modern times with the advent of finger printing. Although it had been around in police work for around 30 years I don't think it was used in backwoods areas such as this. There was also no doubt as to who had the weapon making the prints a mute point anyway.

[@alycatpublishing1164]

The newer version with Gary Senise and John Malkovich (1992) is great but keep the Kleenex handy. I think this ending has more impact because Lennie is saying "I can see it! I can see it George!" when the end comes.

[@michaelnally2841]

Plus there’s a bit more buildup to George shooting Lennie vs the newer one where it’s a bit too quick to leave an impact

[@TheDorr71]

Robert Blake was on T.V. in a special show.He played George,and was very good,I have to admit.Can't find that program anywhere.

[@NessLover94]

My friend's big brother cried when he read the book.

[@Salesman]

Huh...... here i am at 40 years old, read the book and saw the gary sinese movie in school and today, february 23rd 2024, i learned there is an old black and white movie based on the book. How the hell did i miss this?

[@bubbiesdad]

Gary Sinise is a great actor, as was Burgess Meredith. You could see the caring for Lenny in both movies, although I prefer Chaney's Lenny. Both movies are good, but I too prefer the original.

[@Odolwa2]

Incredible and powerful music score by Aaron Copland..

[@thelizardking2731]

There's plenty of rabbits where he's going...