This movie was based on a very popular book by Eugene O[Neill. It is a story about a turn-of-the century New England family, and has a top-notch cast. Today's generation probably won't recognize the "stars," since Mickey Rooney was a very young child at the time. Family values were important, and the father was "head of the house." It's simple and sweet, and there is a hilarious scene at the dinner table that still makes me laugh. Highly recommended for classic collectors.