Keeper of the Bees
“THRILLING, CHEERING ROMANCE!”
Synopsis
Michael Worthington, an elderly owner of an apiary, befriends an embittered artist, Jamie McFarlaine, who is seeking a divorce from his wife. Jamie falls in love with Alice, but the romance is almost doomed by the gossip-spreading of a meddlesome neighbor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Gene Stratton-Porter
- Original Title
- Keeper of the Bees
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Gene Stratton-Porter
John Haggott
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
John Haggott
Producer
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Writer
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 Keeper of the Bees
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What is Keeper of the Bees about?
Michael Worthington, an elderly owner of an apiary, befriends an embittered artist, Jamie McFarlaine, who is seeking a divorce from his wife. Jamie falls in love with Alice, but the romance is almost doomed by the gossip-spreading of a meddlesome neighbor.
Who directed Keeper of the Bees?
Keeper of the Bees was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in Keeper of the Bees?
The principal cast of Keeper of the Bees includes Michael Duane, Gloria Henry, Harry Davenport, Jane Darwell, Jo Ann Marlowe.
When was Keeper of the Bees released and how long is it?
Keeper of the Bees was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Keeper of the Bees?
Keeper of the Bees holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).