The Harvester (1936)

In a small town in Indiana in the 1890s, the domineering and ambitious Mrs. Biddle arranges a marriage between her spoiled daughter Thelma and the town's prize catch, harvester David Langston, who is wedded to the soil. David is friends with orphan Ruth Jameson and, although she is in love with him, he eventually gives in to the machinations of Mrs. Biddle and consents to marry Thelma. Meanwhile, technological advances come to town, including its first gasoline buggy, galvanic battery, and metal bathtub fitted with running water. When Mrs. Biddle tries to convince David to give up the farming life and join her husband in real estate, Mr. Biddle, hen-pecked and dissatisfied with city life, warns David against selling his farm.

Director: Joseph Santley
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Reggie Lanning
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

farm, remake, lost film

More Films by Director: Joseph Santley
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Harvester about?
In a small town in Indiana in the 1890s, the domineering and ambitious Mrs. Biddle arranges a marriage between her spoiled daughter Thelma and the town's prize catch, harvester David Langston, who is wedded to the soil. David is friends with orphan Ruth Jameson and, although she is in love with him, he eventually gives in to the machinations of Mrs. Biddle and consents to marry Thelma. Meanwhile, technological advances come to town, including its first gasoline buggy, galvanic battery, and metal bathtub fitted with running water. When Mrs. Biddle tries to convince David to give up the farming life and join her husband in real estate, Mr. Biddle, hen-pecked and dissatisfied with city life, warns David against selling his farm.
Who directed The Harvester?
The Harvester was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in The Harvester?
The Harvester stars Alice Brady, Russell Hardie, Ann Rutherford, Frank Craven, Cora Sue Collins, Emma Dunn.
How long is The Harvester?
The Harvester has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is The Harvester?
The Harvester is a Comedy film.
Where was The Harvester produced?
The Harvester was produced in United States of America.