Wild Turkey (silent, 1947)
Captures a traditional turkey hunt from start to finish, set against the backdrop of a prestigious hunting lodge. The film opens with serene shots of wild turkeys in the brush and trees before transitioning to scenes of formally dressed guests dining and socializing at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club. Two men then set out into the woods, using turkey calls to track their quarry. The hunt unfolds with moments of suspense and success as the men skillfully shoot and retrieve several turkeys. The film concludes with the hunters returning to the lodge, birds in hand, highlighting both the camaraderie and ritual of early 20th-century sport hunting.
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