So sappy one's brain cells become glued together! Much worse than it's progeny "The Waltons" (which did have some decent episodes). This tale of lovable, yet curmudgeonly and occasionally drunk Henry Fonda as the father of a poor but happy family living in a company mining town, is less believable than any fairy tale. It's only cinematic competition is "The Human Comedy". At least that one was absurd enough to be quite funny in spots, but this film has no edge of any kind.
"Spencer's Mountain" purports to portray a slice of Americana that never existed. This company town is a peaceful little community where no one grumbles about the high prices and enslaving credit rates of the company store. The mine president is just tickled pink about the romance between his daughter and miner Fonda's son, and their possible "union" is the only one either dad seems concerned about. The State University cheerfully accepts walk-in applicants and has plenty of full scholarships for the asking.
This film is more than a waste of time. I found it's flaccid, phony whimsy a true insult to my intelligence. One of the all time worst!!
"Spencer's Mountain" purports to portray a slice of Americana that never existed. This company town is a peaceful little community where no one grumbles about the high prices and enslaving credit rates of the company store. The mine president is just tickled pink about the romance between his daughter and miner Fonda's son, and their possible "union" is the only one either dad seems concerned about. The State University cheerfully accepts walk-in applicants and has plenty of full scholarships for the asking.
This film is more than a waste of time. I found it's flaccid, phony whimsy a true insult to my intelligence. One of the all time worst!!