Husking Bee

A brief, cheerful glimpse of old-fashioned rural merrymaking, all bustle and laughter, over almost before it begins.

Directed by

James H. White

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Shows a party of young people in front of a barn door, searching for the red ear, which is discovered, and the penalty exacted from one of the group who resists payment of the forfeit, thereby creating confusion and merriment. The group is animated, and is made up of real farmer boys and girls. During the progress of husking, the farmer arrives wheeling his little daughter to the sport on a barrow.

How it feels

Light, warm and whimsical. Brisk and fine in the background.

About

Friendship, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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