Tortilla Flat (1942)

Tortilla Flat: Directed by Victor Fleming. With Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield, Frank Morgan. Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.

“This work turned out to be an unexpected disappointment. Heres a film from a major producer, with a respected Director and top flight cast, that just ambles along without doing any of the characters full justice.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eNo-one seems able to convince the viewer they are whom they play. Tracys accent is near laughable, and Garfield tends to drop in and out of his, as if he feels silly putting it on. Nearly every major character is unlikeable, with greed and drunkenness almost their only motivation. It seems the only one that succeeds is Frank Morgan as the towns humble hermit and friend to all lost dogs.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eStatic studio backgrounds give the film a cheapened look. The best thing about this one is Franz Waxmans melodic Music score.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSome will enjoy, but I feel most will be left wanting better. KenR…………”