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Cast
Neil Hamilton
as James 'Jamie' Lewis McFarland
Betty Furness
as Molly
Emma Dunn
as Margaret Campbell
Edith Fellows
as Jean Marie Meredith / Little Scout
Hobart Bosworth
as Michael the Bee Master
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Priscilla / Shorty
Marion Shilling
as Louise
James P. Burtis
as Red
Barbara Bedford
as Nurse
Lafe McKee
as Dr. Grayson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1935
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, War
Votes11
DirectorChristy Cabanne
WritersGene Stratton-Porter, George Waggner, Adele Buffington
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Keeper of the Bees
About The Keeper of the Bees
A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
Directed by Christy Cabanne, The Keeper of the Bees leans on a strong ensemble — Neil Hamilton, Betty Furness, Emma Dunn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1935.
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