The Land of Cotton (silent, 1930s)

This vintage educational film uses black and white imagery and intertitles to introduce young audiences to agriculture, natural resources, and rural life. It begins with a focus on the cotton industry, illustrating the growth and harvesting of cotton, then expands to cover rice cultivation, silk production via silkworms, and fruit farming, including apple orchards. Through stills and captions, the film transitions into animal agriculture, detailing the sources of beef, lamb, and milk, with scenes of cowboys, sheep herding in snowy valleys, and dairy farming. The film concludes with scenic depictions of mountainous landscapes and reinforces the value of visual media in education. Interwoven are moments of warmth and humor, including playful shots of animals like bears, baby lions, and monkeys interacting with humans, promoting the idea that learning through film can be both informative and memorable.

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