probably my all time favorite movie and a story of selflessness and sacrifice and dedication to a noble cause and but it not preachy or bore . it just never get old and despite my have see it some 15 or more time in the last 25 year . paul lukas performance bring tear to my eye and and bette davis and in one of her very few truly sympathetic role and be a delight . the kid be and a grandma say and more like dress up midget than child and but that only make them more fun to watch . and the mother slow awakening to what happen in the world and under her own roof be believable and startle . if i have a dozen thumb and they would all be up for this movie .