Review of Tobacco Road (1941) by Scott G — 02 Jun 2012
John Ford's Tobacco Road is The Grapes of Wrath with slapstick and sight gags. Present are the trademark Ford fences in sunset silhouette and thematic musical selections, but what is different is the over the top portrayal of poor, illiterate tenant farmers. While amusing, if one is familiar with Erskine Caldwell's novel, Ford's adaptation seems both a bit cruel and trite, considering the novel's dark conclusion.
Worth watching for William Tracey's portrayal of Dude Lester.
This review of Tobacco Road (1941) was written by Scott G on 02 Jun 2012.
Tobacco Road has generally received mixed reviews.
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