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Of Mice and Men (1939): Film vs Book
Film · 1939 · Directed by Lewis Milestone · Starring Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney Jr.
About the film
Two migrant workers dream of a small farm of their own.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe first screen version stays near the story, with a few softened touches.
Read or watch first?
The novella is only a few chapters long.
What the book gives you
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
A short, tender story about loyalty and a shared dream that is told with simple, beautiful clarity. It lingers in the heart and rewards a slow, careful read.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, moving story about friendship and hope that is easy to finish in one sitting.