THE PLOT THUS FAR
A family in mule drawn wagon that sells chickens settles in New York City and ends up in a whole bunch of mischief.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“Chicken Wagon Family” plays like a happy version of “The Grapes of Wrath”. I admire that they wanted to turn a kiddie headliner movie into a serious social commentary. However, it’s so bizarre that it almost derails the entire film. As, I finish up my look at Jane Withers, I have to admire the odd place she had in the history of FOX.
Playing as some sort of anti-Shirley Temple, the results were amazing. Unfortunately, Americans don’t remember anything older than a decade ago. So, films from the 1930s and 1940s don’t stand a chance in Hell. But, I know that we have readers that are sympathetic with my push to highlight these films. Give it a shot, as the FOX Cinema Archives are here to impress.
The DVD comes with no special features. The A/V Quality is pretty sharp for standard definition. However, there are minor moments of digital noise. The Dolby track supports the dialogue and that’s all that matters for a classic genre release like this. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase.
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