steinbeck classic story of amy brother keeper bring to the silver screen in a reverent manner . perhaps the big story in this film be the fact that chaney jr. could really act he be undoubtedly cheat out of the oscar for best actor . merideth and best know to young folk a rocky trainer do a fine job a the brain in this two man operation . veteran cowboy star bob steele do a stand out job a the heavy . the direction be steady and the script lift literally from the novel ( why improve perfection . ) remake several time and but never a effectively . even if you have see it 100 time and keep a hankie handy .