Western Wheat (1952)

This film shows the drama of the wheat harvest played out on millions of western Canadian acres. In late summer great combine harvesters surge into the golden fields, and so begins the flow of a river of grain—from combine to truck, to prairie elevator, to grain cars, to marshalling yards and, finally, to Great Lakes terminal elevators and freighters. Grading and inspection at each stage of transit ensures top-quality export wheat; scientists strive to produce still hardier varieties. The film ends with a sequence on breadmaking in a large bakery.

Director: Larry Gosnell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Wheat about?
This film shows the drama of the wheat harvest played out on millions of western Canadian acres. In late summer great combine harvesters surge into the golden fields, and so begins the flow of a river of grain—from combine to truck, to prairie elevator, to grain cars, to marshalling yards and, finally, to Great Lakes terminal elevators and freighters. Grading and inspection at each stage of transit ensures top-quality export wheat; scientists strive to produce still hardier varieties. The film ends with a sequence on breadmaking in a large bakery.
Who directed Western Wheat?
Western Wheat was directed by Larry Gosnell.
How long is Western Wheat?
Western Wheat has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Western Wheat?
Western Wheat is a Documentary film.
Where was Western Wheat produced?
Western Wheat was produced in Canada.