page_title: All My Sons (film)
section_title: Critical response
hierarchical_section_title: All My Sons (film) / Reception / Critical response
caption_attribution_description: English: L. to R.&#160;: Louisa Horton, Edward G. Robinson, Chester Erskine (producer) &amp; Burt Lancaster on the set of All My Sons (1948) - publicity still.
context_page_description: All My Sons is a 1948 drama film noir directed by Irving Reis, based on Arthur Miller's 1946 play of the same name, and starring Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster. The supporting cast features Louisa Horton, Mady Christians, Howard Duff, Arlene Francis, and Harry Morgan.
context_section_description: In his film review, critic Bosley Crowther contrasted Arthur Miller's play to the screenplay. While stating that the screenplay was more restrained, he praised the acting. He wrote, "In the role of this rugged individualist, Mr. Robinson does a superior job of showing the shades of personality in a little tough guy who has a softer side. Arrogant, ruthless and dynamic in those moments when his 'business' is at stake, he is also tender and considerate in the presence of those he loves ... As the right-thinking son of this corrupt man, Burt Lancaster is surprisingly good and, although he appears a bit dim-witted at times, that is not implausible. Louisa Horton is natural as his sweetheart and Mady Christians plays the mother intensely. Irving Reis' direction is slightly stilted in some scenes but generally matches the tempo of a fluid script".
caption: Louisa Horton, Edward G. Robinson, Chester Erskine and Burt Lancaster, 1948
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