The Ant: Nature’s Craftsman (silent, 1935)

This 1930s documentary-style film provides a detailed look into the lives and behaviors of ants, focusing on their social structure, nest-building, and survival instincts. The footage captures a large ant nest beneath a tree, with worker ants actively maintaining the colony. Scenes show ants carrying food, cleaning themselves, and communicating through their antennae. Close-ups reveal intricate details such as their jaws, eyes, and body hairs. The film documents the ants’ defensive behaviors when their nest is disturbed, their ability to move objects and dig tunnels, and their role in protecting and hatching their young. The climax showcases the emergence of young ants from their cocoons, aided by worker ants who clean and care for them. The film concludes with a final shot of an ant hill under a tree, emphasizing the complexity and resilience of ant societies. Looks to be an excerpt from the film, Underground Armies (1935)

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