White Flies and Tomatoes (1935)

A Secrets of Life short of which the BFI gave this description: "The first part of the film is a speeded-up picture of germination and growth of the tomato plant, ending with the fertilization of the flower and the growth of the fruit. The white flies are then shown in action on the plant, and by skilful micro-photography their life cycle is shown, together with the means by which they injure the plant. A natural parasite—small species of wasp—is also shown in action by means of micro-photography,and its method of parasitism is clearlybrought out. The film concludes with apictorial demonstration of the means forridding tomato glass-houses infested withwhite fly by the use of hydrocyanic gas."

Director: Mary Field
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: F. Percy Smith
Editing: J.V. Durden
Production: Gaumont-British Instructional
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mary Field
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Flies and Tomatoes about?
A Secrets of Life short of which the BFI gave this description: "The first part of the film is a speeded-up picture of germination and growth of the tomato plant, ending with the fertilization of the flower and the growth of the fruit. The white flies are then shown in action on the plant, and by skilful micro-photography their life cycle is shown, together with the means by which they injure the plant. A natural parasite—small species of wasp—is also shown in action by means of micro-photography,and its method of parasitism is clearlybrought out. The film concludes with apictorial demonstration of the means forridding tomato glass-houses infested withwhite fly by the use of hydrocyanic gas."
Who directed White Flies and Tomatoes?
White Flies and Tomatoes was directed by Mary Field.
How long is White Flies and Tomatoes?
White Flies and Tomatoes has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is White Flies and Tomatoes?
White Flies and Tomatoes is a Documentary film.
Where was White Flies and Tomatoes produced?
White Flies and Tomatoes was produced in United Kingdom.