STK-ID 8898

Two lengthy semi-circular PANs of prairie extending to horizon, fleecy clouds, to ELS of ox-drawn wagon moving across prairie. Shots of dust storm on prairie. MCS and closer shot of grain pouring from spout onto heap. Shot of old truck in driving rain, house in background. FOLLOW SHOT as sheet of water spreads on ground. Shot of rain pelting array of car licence plates ranging from 1914 to 1938, nailed on wall of shed. Two shots of water spreading over parched, cracked soil surface. [Film showing prairie life in the 1930's]

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Drylanders
Location
Saskatchewan
Year
1959
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486