Movie Description
The Harvester
(1936)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joseph Santley
- Producer : Nat Levine
- Writer : Homer Croy,Robert Lee Johnson,Elizabeth Meehan,Gertrude Orr
- Cast : Alice Brady,Russell Hardie,Ann Rutherford,Frank Craven,Cora Sue Collins,Emma Dunn,Joyce Compton,Edward Nugent,Roy Atwell,Spencer Charters,Russell Simpson,Phyllis Fraser,Fern Emmett,Burr Caruth,Lucille Ward,Harry Bowen,Grace Hayle
Cast
Mrs. Biddle
David Langston
Ruth Jameson
Mr. Biddle
Naomi Jameson
Granny Moreland
Thelma Biddle
Bert Munroe
Jake Eben
Stubby Pratt
Abner Prewett
Gladys
Miss Sophronia
Dr. Carey
Mrs. Griggs
Carl
Mrs. Kramer
Facts
Original TitleThe Harvester
Status Released
Release Information
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1936-04-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 05m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
