The Keeper of the Bees (1935)
A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: July 14, 1935
Cast
- Neil Hamilton - James 'Jamie' Lewis McFarland
- Betty Furness - Molly
- Emma Dunn - Margaret Campbell
- Edith Fellows - Jean Marie Meredith / Little Scout
- Hobart Bosworth - Michael the Bee Master
- Helen Jerome Eddy - Priscilla / Shorty
- Marion Shilling - Louise
- James P. Burtis - Red
- Barbara Bedford - Nurse
- Lafe McKee - Dr. Grayson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: Ernie Leadlay
Production: W.T. Lackey Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
small town, world war i, peace, beehive, kindness, bee, combat fatigue
More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Keeper of the Bees about?
- A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
- Who directed The Keeper of the Bees?
- The Keeper of the Bees was directed by Christy Cabanne.
- Who stars in The Keeper of the Bees?
- The Keeper of the Bees stars Neil Hamilton, Betty Furness, Emma Dunn, Edith Fellows, Hobart Bosworth, Helen Jerome Eddy.
- How long is The Keeper of the Bees?
- The Keeper of the Bees has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Keeper of the Bees?
- The Keeper of the Bees is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Keeper of the Bees produced?
- The Keeper of the Bees was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Keeper of the Bees?
- The themes of The Keeper of the Bees include: Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End, The Horror of War and Humanity.