Down on the Farm (1941 film)

Down on the Farm is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring Jed Prouty, Louise Beavers, and the Weaver family. The film is a comedic look at rural life and the clash between modern technology and traditional farming methods.

The plot revolves around the Weaver family, who find their simple lives disrupted when a wealthy businessman tries to modernize their farm with various inventions and contraptions. This leads to a series of humorous situations as the Weavers struggle to adapt to the new technology, often with chaotic results. Louise Beavers plays their maid and adds further comedic elements to the story.

The film is a relatively low-budget production, typical of the B-movies produced during the studio era. It primarily aimed to provide light entertainment and reinforce positive stereotypes about rural American life. It is remembered mainly for its simple humor and its depiction of a bygone era.