The Fruitful Earth (1951)
The rural French Canadian way of life is observed on l'Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. The farmer grows food on his land. His family, from son to grandfather, gives him a helping hand. On Sunday, he rests and attends church with the other villagers. Many picturesque scenes of the coutryside and of the harvest are shown. The monument on the site of Jacques Cartier's landing and worship on his second trip up the St. Lawrence is also shown.
Director: Gordon Sparling
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: September 1, 1951
Cast
- Lamont Tilden - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Lucio Agostoni
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gordon Sparling
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fruitful Earth about?
- The rural French Canadian way of life is observed on l'Ile-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence River. The farmer grows food on his land. His family, from son to grandfather, gives him a helping hand. On Sunday, he rests and attends church with the other villagers. Many picturesque scenes of the coutryside and of the harvest are shown. The monument on the site of Jacques Cartier's landing and worship on his second trip up the St. Lawrence is also shown.
- Who directed The Fruitful Earth?
- The Fruitful Earth was directed by Gordon Sparling.
- Who stars in The Fruitful Earth?
- The Fruitful Earth stars Lamont Tilden.
- How long is The Fruitful Earth?
- The Fruitful Earth has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Fruitful Earth?
- The Fruitful Earth is a Documentary film.