Cornet at Night
"A memory of boyhood on a northern Saskatchewan farm."
Originally released in 1963. Cornet at Night is a drama/family film. directed by Stanley Jackson. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, this short film recalls rural life on the Prairies in the 1930s. In the film a farmer's young son, sent to town to hire a man for the harvest, readily accepts when an itinerant trumpet player, down on his luck, begs a chance. He is hardly the kind of man the boy's father had in mind, but that night his trumpet speaks from the shadows and everyone pauses to listen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1963
63 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornet at Night about?
Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, this short film recalls rural life on the Prairies in the 1930s. In the film a farmer's young son, sent to town to hire a man for the harvest, readily accep...
Who directed Cornet at Night?
Cornet at Night was directed by Stanley Jackson.
How long is Cornet at Night?
Cornet at Night has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Cornet at Night released?
Cornet at Night was released on January 1, 1963 in theaters.