Indian Summer (1960)
On the first hot day of summer, an old farmer goes fishing just as he has done for many years on the West Branch of the Delaware River. A young boy, his frequent fishing companion, eagerly takes him to see the first giant bulldozers, which are to begin construction on the Cannonsville Reservoir. In order to provide more water for the cities, the vast project will flood the valley. The old man goes to the general store and walks the length of the valley to talk about his concerns, but most people do not support him. The young people of the valley celebrate at a barn dance. The old man resists eviction with his unloaded flintlock. The next day, he watches as the houses and farms are burned to clear the way. His friend, the fiddler, picks him up and takes him and his few belongings away.
Cast
- Robert C. Gregory - Old Man
- Ralph Vanderlip - Boy
- Grant Rodgers - Fiddler
- Walter L. Terry - Judge
- David Marshall - Singer
- Herta Marshall - Singer
- Jared Reed - Narrator
- Jules Schwerin - Narration
- Lawrence Weinberg - Narration
Screenplay
- Peggy Lawson (Scenario Writer)
- Jules Schwerin (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
film preservation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indian Summer about?
- On the first hot day of summer, an old farmer goes fishing just as he has done for many years on the West Branch of the Delaware River. A young boy, his frequent fishing companion, eagerly takes him to see the first giant bulldozers, which are to begin construction on the Cannonsville Reservoir. In order to provide more water for the cities, the vast project will flood the valley. The old man goes to the general store and walks the length of the valley to talk about his concerns, but most people do not support him. The young people of the valley celebrate at a barn dance. The old man resists eviction with his unloaded flintlock. The next day, he watches as the houses and farms are burned to clear the way. His friend, the fiddler, picks him up and takes him and his few belongings away.
- Who directed Indian Summer?
- Indian Summer was directed by Jules Schwerin.
- Who stars in Indian Summer?
- Indian Summer stars Robert C. Gregory, Ralph Vanderlip, Grant Rodgers, Walter L. Terry, David Marshall, Herta Marshall.
- How long is Indian Summer?
- Indian Summer has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Indian Summer?
- Indian Summer is a Documentary film.
- Where was Indian Summer produced?
- Indian Summer was produced in United States of America.