The Plow That Broke the Plains (1936)
A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.
Director: Pare Lorentz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 10, 1936
Cast
- Thomas Chalmers - Narrator (voice)
- Bam White - Farmer
Screenplay
Music: Virgil Thomson
Cinematography: Paul Ivano, Paul Strand
Editing: Leo Zochling
Production: Resettlement Administration
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
farming
More Films by Director: Pare Lorentz
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plow That Broke the Plains about?
- A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.
- Who directed The Plow That Broke the Plains?
- The Plow That Broke the Plains was directed by Pare Lorentz.
- Who stars in The Plow That Broke the Plains?
- The Plow That Broke the Plains stars Thomas Chalmers, Bam White.
- How long is The Plow That Broke the Plains?
- The Plow That Broke the Plains has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Plow That Broke the Plains?
- The Plow That Broke the Plains is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Plow That Broke the Plains produced?
- The Plow That Broke the Plains was produced in United States of America.