Windbreaks on the Prairies
Synopsis
This short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to facilitate plowing, they discovered that the trees had served as windbreaks protecting top soil from erosion. The Dominion Department of Agriculture's experimental station at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, cultivated acres of young trees for distribution to farmers.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Evelyn Cherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Evelyn Cherry
- Original Score
- Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- Windbreaks on the Prairies
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evelyn Cherry
Evelyn Cherry
Maurice Blackburn
Lawrence Cherry
Evelyn Cherry, Lawrence Cherry
Evelyn Cherry
Department Leadership Roster
Evelyn Cherry
Director
Evelyn Cherry
Writer
Lawrence Cherry
Director of Photography
Evelyn Cherry
Editor
Lawrence Cherry
Editor
Evelyn Cherry
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windbreaks on the Prairies
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What is Windbreaks on the Prairies about?
This short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to facilitate plowing, they discovered that the trees had served as windbreaks protecting top soil from erosion. The Dominion Department of Agriculture's experimental station at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, cultivated acres of young trees for distribution to farmers.
Who directed Windbreaks on the Prairies?
Windbreaks on the Prairies was directed by Evelyn Cherry.
Who stars in Windbreaks on the Prairies?
The principal cast of Windbreaks on the Prairies includes Tommy Tweed.
When was Windbreaks on the Prairies released and how long is it?
Windbreaks on the Prairies was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Windbreaks on the Prairies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Windbreaks on the Prairies was composed by Maurice Blackburn.