The Back-breaking Leaf (1959)

01/02/1959 (CA) • Documentary • 29m

Overview

Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

The Back-breaking Leaf (1959)

01/02/1959 (CA) • 29m

Documentary

Overview

Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

Top Billed Cast

Stanley Jackson

Commentary

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

tobacco

ontario, canada

harvest

field work

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