The Keeper of the Bees
Synopsis
A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
Top Cast
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Neil Hamilton
James 'Jamie' Lewis McFarland
Betty Furness
Molly
Emma Dunn
Margaret Campbell
Edith Fellows
Jean Marie Meredith / Little Scout
Hobart Bosworth
Michael the Bee Master
Helen Jerome Eddy
Priscilla / Shorty
Marion Shilling
Louise
James P. Burtis
Red
Barbara Bedford
Nurse
Lafe McKee
Dr. Grayson
George Cleveland
Judge
William Worthington
Colonel
Dawn Bender
Baby James McFarland Jr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner, Gene Stratton-Porter, Adele Buffington
- Original Title
- The Keeper of the Bees
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- W.T. Lackey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
George Waggner, Gene Stratton-Porter, Adele Buffington
Harry Neumann
Ernie Leadlay
William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
William T. Lackey
Producer
George Waggner
Writer
Gene Stratton-Porter
Writer
Christy Cabanne
Director
Ernie Leadlay
Editor
Adele Buffington
Writer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Keeper of the Bees
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What is The Keeper of the Bees about?
A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
Who directed The Keeper of the Bees?
The Keeper of the Bees was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Keeper of the Bees?
The principal cast of The Keeper of the Bees includes Neil Hamilton, Betty Furness, Emma Dunn, Edith Fellows, Hobart Bosworth.
When was The Keeper of the Bees released and how long is it?
The Keeper of the Bees was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Keeper of the Bees?
The Keeper of the Bees holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).