"Since the first stage production of Of Mice and Men in 1937, the play has gripped audiences and readers for its deep and disturbing probe into human nature. It has also spawned innumerable parodies and references in popular culture that have diluted the power of the piece. (Photos: Lon Chaney Jr & Burgess Meredith in the film 'Of Mice and Men' in 1939, Chris O'Dowd & James Franco in 'Of Mice and Men' in 2014 on Broadway, from ""Dogs, Bromance & James Franco: 12 Things Your English Teacher Didn't Tell You About Of Mice and Men"", by By Pete Croatto, April 12, 2014, Broadway.com)"
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