The River (1938) | The Plow That Broke The Plains (1936)
Farm Security Administration, U.S. Resettlement Administration, 1936. Description: A lot of two documentaries from the 1930s:
1) The River, released February 4, 1938. A short documentary highlighting the Mississippi River’s role in carrying away topsoil from farmland into the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Pare Lorentz. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 1000ft. Farm Security Administration (public domain).
2) The Plow that Broke the Plains, released 1936. A short documentary reflecting on the perfect storm of agricultural practices and environmental conditions leading to the Dust Bowl era. Directed by Pare Lorentz with music by Virgil Thomson. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 1000ft. U.S. Resettlement Administration. 605350.
Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us.
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Arts & Antiques
Price: $50