Crowther gave the film a positive review, writing that the film "is really a little idyll which turns its back on a workaday world...it is filled with solid humor and compassion—and that is pleasant, even for folks who have to work." Awards Nominations Best Supporting Actor - Frank Morgan References External links 1942 films American black-and-white films Films scored by Franz Waxman Films based on American novels Films based on works by John Steinbeck Films directed by Victor Fleming Films set in California Films set in the 1930s Films shot in California Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films Films with screenplays by Benjamin Glazer American romantic comedy films 1942 romantic comedy films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films