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The One with White Shanks

195535mWillard Van Dyke

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The blacklisted American documentarian Willard Van Dyke filmed this tale about tobacco workers in the heart of the Puerto Rican countryside. Heeding their wives’ advice, individuals join forces in a cooperative so they can sell their crop of tobacco leaves at fair market value.

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What is The One with White Shanks (1955) about?

The blacklisted American documentarian Willard Van Dyke filmed this tale about tobacco workers in the heart of the Puerto Rican countryside. Heeding their wives’ advice, individuals join forces in a cooperative so they can sell their crop of tobacco leaves at fair market value.

Who stars in The One with White Shanks?

The One with White Shanks stars Antonio Torres Martinó (Narrator). The film was directed by Willard Van Dyke.

How long is The One with White Shanks?

The One with White Shanks has a runtime of 35 min and premiered in 1955.

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