The One with White Shanks (1955)
The blacklisted American documentarian Willard Van Dyke filmed this tale about tobacco workers in the heart of the Puerto Rican countryside. Heeding their wives’ advice, individuals join forces in a cooperative so they can sell their crop of tobacco leaves at fair market value.
Director: Willard Van Dyke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: January 1, 1955
Cast
- Antonio Torres Martinó - Narrator
Screenplay
- José L. Vivas Maldonado (Screenplay)
Music: Amaury Veray
Production: Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico, Divedco
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The One with White Shanks about?
- The blacklisted American documentarian Willard Van Dyke filmed this tale about tobacco workers in the heart of the Puerto Rican countryside. Heeding their wives’ advice, individuals join forces in a cooperative so they can sell their crop of tobacco leaves at fair market value.
- Who directed The One with White Shanks?
- The One with White Shanks was directed by Willard Van Dyke.
- Who stars in The One with White Shanks?
- The One with White Shanks stars Antonio Torres Martinó.
- How long is The One with White Shanks?
- The One with White Shanks has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is The One with White Shanks?
- The One with White Shanks is a Drama film.
- Where was The One with White Shanks produced?
- The One with White Shanks was produced in Puerto Rico.