Indian Summer
Synopsis
On the first hot day of summer, an old farmer goes fishing just as he has done for many years on the West Branch of the Delaware River. A young boy, his frequent fishing companion, eagerly takes him to see the first giant bulldozers, which are to begin construction on the Cannonsville Reservoir. In order to provide more water for the cities, the vast project will flood the valley. The old man goes to the general store and walks the length of the valley to talk about his concerns, but most people do not support him. The young people of the valley celebrate at a barn dance. The old man resists eviction with his unloaded flintlock. The next day, he watches as the houses and farms are burned to clear the way. His friend, the fiddler, picks him up and takes him and his few belongings away.
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2022 digital preservation premiere at MoMA's To Save and Project
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Schwerin
- Screenplay & Story
- Peggy Lawson, Jules Schwerin
- Original Title
- Indian Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Folkfilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Schwerin
Peggy Lawson, Jules Schwerin
Julius Tannenbaum, Milek Knebel
Peggy Lawson
Department Leadership Roster
Peggy Lawson
Editor
Jules Schwerin
Director
Julius Tannenbaum
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Indian Summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Summer
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What is Indian Summer about?
On the first hot day of summer, an old farmer goes fishing just as he has done for many years on the West Branch of the Delaware River. A young boy, his frequent fishing companion, eagerly takes him to see the first giant bulldozers, which are to begin construction on the Cannonsville Reservoir. In order to provide more water for the cities, the vast project will flood the valley. The old man goes to the general store and walks the length of the valley to talk about his concerns, but most people do not support him. The young people of the valley celebrate at a barn dance. The old man resists eviction with his unloaded flintlock. The next day, he watches as the houses and farms are burned to clear the way. His friend, the fiddler, picks him up and takes him and his few belongings away.
Who directed Indian Summer?
Indian Summer was directed by Jules Schwerin.
Who stars in Indian Summer?
The principal cast of Indian Summer includes Robert C. Gregory, Ralph Vanderlip, Grant Rodgers, Walter L. Terry, David Marshall.
When was Indian Summer released and how long is it?
Indian Summer was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 28m.