A Day in the Hayfields
A Day in the Hayfields is a 1904 British silent documentary film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth filmed on location in the United Kingdom.
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 Screenshot: Hay-making | |
| Directed by | Cecil M. Hepworth |
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Running time | 4 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
Synopsis
Children playing in freshly mowed hay
This is a documentary film showing the process of making hay as it was in the early 20th century United Kingdom. The cutting, gathering and stacking processes are all documented. At the end there is a shot of children playing in the newly mown hay. This film is significant in its depiction of pre-mechanized agriculture using horses instead of powered farm equipment.[1]
References
- Hepworth, Cecil. "A Day In The Hayfields". BFI Player. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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