Of Mice and Men (1939) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Production) at the 12th Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie Of Mice and Men as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Based on a1937 novella by John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men tells the story of a mentally disabled giant and his level headed guardian who find work at a sadistic cowboy’s ranch in depression era America.
| Release date | December 30, 1939 |
| Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
| Cast | – Burgess Meredith as George – Betty Field as Mae – Lon Chaney Jr. as Lennie – Charles Bickford as Slim – Roman Bohnen as Candy |
| Studio | Hal Roach Studios United Artists |
Of Mice and Men’s Nominations at the 12th Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Production | Hal Roach Prod. and United Artists | Nominated |
| Best Scoring | Aaron Copland | Nominated |
| Best Original Score | Aaron Copland | Nominated |
| Best Sound Recording | Elmer Raguse | Nominated |
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