Timeless classic movie about unfortunate farmer's migration from the Dustbowl to the California eden

Rating: 8/10 (15 February 2020)

Atmospheric though downbeat story of a migratory family , the impoverished Jaid , their stuggle to reach California after leaving their Oklahoma dustbowls home and the distresses as well as misfortunes that befall them when they arrive at their destination.Along the way the family struggles to maintain at least a little of their valour , pride and dignity .The Oakies were unwelcome in California , due to they threatened the jobs of the locals . As the brutal police harassed and hassled the emigrants that formed Unions in self-defence and struck for decent fruit- picking wages.This inevitably multiplied the official violence against the newcomers .
A sentimental but enjoyable and dignified epic about a peculiar family that emigrates and suffers famine, despair , starvation and nasty harassment . Dealing with consequences of Great Depression , concerning an impoverished family and giving noteworthy portrayals of some intersting characters. Full of memorable moments, the picture gets excellent acting from Henry Fonda , Jane Darwell, among others . The great Henry Fonda is supported by a great secondary cast as Russell Simpson , John Qualen , Charles Grapewin , Eddie Quillan , Frank Sully , Dorris Bowdon, Grant Michell, War Bond and several others .Special mention for Jane Darwell as the mother of the family, she won deservedly an Academy Award.
It contains a sensitive and emotive musical score by Alfred Newman . And evocative cinematography in black and white by Gregg Toland that captures the stark plainness of the outdoors . This uncharacteristic Hollywood picture was competently directed by John Ford . Classy filmmaker Ford also took an Academy Award for his moving handling of the vintage Steinbeck novel , including a sensitive and stirring ending . Ford directed a lot of masterpieces as Stagecoach, How green was my valley, My darling Clementine, The Quiet Man, Rio Grande, Fort Apache, Wagon master, The man who shot Liberty Valance, Searchers and many others. Rating 7.5/10 .This movie has haunted moviegoers down the years .