About Bananas (silent, 1935)

“About Bananas” is a 1935 silent educational film by Castle Films that documents the entire banana industry process, from clearing Central American jungles to the planting, harvesting, and shipping of bananas to American markets. The film highlights the food value of bananas, showcasing children eating bananas and milk, along with stop-motion animation of bananas for added appeal. Scenes include the felling of massive trees to create plantations, building irrigation canals with explosives, and using pack animals to transport large banana bunches. It also features markets, landmarks in Guatemala City, and the United Fruit Company’s Great White Fleet cargo ships. The film captures a vivid portrayal of agricultural labor, infrastructure, and trade in Central America during the early 20th century. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.