Farm Family in Winter

1967 0h 15m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Shows family life on a modern farm in winter. Describes the care and feeding of livestock kept on a farm in winter. Here, farm life continues at a vigorous pace, in spite of restrictions of inclement weather, as a farm family complete the work of harvest and prepare for the renewal of the growing cycle in spring. The story is told in first person by the grandfather, at Gerald "Red" Markham's farm near the town of Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin. He tries to get the "snow buggy" working, brings in a veterinarian to treat a sick calf, etc.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director: Thomas G. Smith

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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IMDB entry: tt7525284 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Thomas G. Smith directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
259 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt7525284 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.