The Harvester
Synopsis
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.
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Alice Brady
Mrs. Biddle
Russell Hardie
David Langston
Ann Rutherford
Ruth Jameson
Frank Craven
Mr. Biddle
Cora Sue Collins
Naomi Jameson
Emma Dunn
Granny Moreland
Joyce Compton
Thelma Biddle
Edward Nugent
Bert Munroe
Roy Atwell
Jake Eben
Spencer Charters
Stubby Pratt
Russell Simpson
Abner Prewett
Phyllis Fraser
Gladys
Fern Emmett
Miss Sophronia
Burr Caruth
Dr. Carey
Lucille Ward
Mrs. Griggs
Harry Bowen
Carl
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Kramer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Orr, Elizabeth Meehan, Robert Lee Johnson, Homer Croy, Gene Stratton-Porter
- Original Title
- The Harvester
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Gertrude Orr, Elizabeth Meehan, Robert Lee Johnson, Homer Croy, Gene Stratton-Porter
Reggie Lanning
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Gertrude Orr
Writer
Nat Levine
Producer
Joseph Santley
Director
Elizabeth Meehan
Writer
Robert Lee Johnson
Writer
Homer Croy
Writer
Reggie Lanning
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 Harvester
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What is The Harvester about?
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.
Who directed The Harvester?
The Harvester was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in The Harvester?
The principal cast of The Harvester includes Alice Brady, Russell Hardie, Ann Rutherford, Frank Craven, Cora Sue Collins.
When was The Harvester released and how long is it?
The Harvester was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Harvester based on a book or true story?
The Harvester is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Stratton-Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Harvester?
The Harvester holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).