Film

Men Of The Forest

19521h 4mDocumentary

Director: Lawrence Glesnes
Year: 1952

An African-American family in Georgia works to save money for a power saw. Includes depictions of timber harvest techniques and process. Film made in 1952 by the United States Information Service and intended for foreign audiences.

Top cast

John Griggs

Narrator

Harry Hunter

Self

James Hunter

Self

Louis Hunter

Self

Mamie Hunter

Self

Directed by

Lawrence Glesnes

Written by

Sam Locke

Produced by

Robert Gross

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