Good start, but then it gets ruined

A Brilliant Conflict

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

The 1940 version of "The Biscuit Eater" is one of the best B movies ever made. Note that I'm using the term "B movie" in its original sense of a low budget film intended to be shown as a second feature. "The Narrow Margin" with Charles McGraw is an example of a B movie that is much superior to the expensive remake (with Gene Hackman), a so-called "A movie". Many reviewers of the Biscuit Eater have expressed the wish to purchase of copy of this movie. I was able to purchase a new DVD of the 1940 original from Loving The Classics. (www.lovingtheclassics.com) for only $14. Their web site lists The Biscuit Eater as one of their best sellers!

I have seen The Biscuit Eater (1940) on television and it has been one of my favorite films. Have not seen it in a long time and would like to have a copy of this film. If you know how I can get a copy let me know (marthasjordan@aol.com) please. This is a picture for all ages to see...it has a wonderful lesson on life. What better story to tell about than a boy his good friend and their dog. I have seen the remake of this film the 1972 color version and it is just not the same as the original 1940 black and white version. The 1940 version takes you really back into the era of when the story is taking place and you can go there with the boys and their dog. This movie should really be one of the all time great CLASSIC movies.

stumbled on this one while watching amc one day. this movie is better than old yeller and thats saying somthing. i related to the relationship of the boy and his father very well and growing my dog at times was my best friend. i highly recommend watching this movie if u get a chance. make sure its the 1940 movie and not the remake with jonny whittaker.

Much more than the story of a boy and his dog but a mature look at the coming of age of two boys as experienced through the travails of Promise, their misfit hunter. Extremely engaging view of the pre-WW2 South with subtle religious undertones. I've seen it three times and have found something new with each viewing. The fact that we own six dogs helps account for our affection for The Biscuit Eater.