Down on the Farm (1920 film)

Down on the Farm is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Ray Smallwood and starring Louise Fazenda and James Finlayson. The film centers around a wealthy family from the city who attempt to adjust to life on a farm they have acquired. The comedy arises from their complete lack of experience and the humorous situations they encounter as they try to navigate rural life and farming. The plot typically involves slapstick humor and visual gags, common elements of silent film comedies of the era. It's remembered as an example of the "city slickers vs. country folk" trope popular in early film. Details regarding the film's production and distribution are readily available in archival resources relating to early cinema.