The Keeper of the Bees
1935, English. Directed by Christy Cabanne.
A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Neil HamiltonJames 'Jamie' Lewis McFarland
- Betty FurnessMolly
- Emma DunnMargaret Campbell
- Edith FellowsJean Marie Meredith / Little Scout
- Hobart BosworthMichael the Bee Master
- Helen Jerome EddyPriscilla / Shorty
- Marion ShillingLouise
- James P. BurtisRed
- Barbara BedfordNurse
- Lafe McKeeDr. Grayson
- George ClevelandJudge
- William WorthingtonColonel
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Waggner, Gene Stratton-Porter, Adele Buffington
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How long is The Keeper of the Bees?
The Keeper of the Bees runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Keeper of the Bees have a post-credits scene?
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The Keeper of the Bees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Keeper of the Bees is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Keeper of the Bees on?
The Keeper of the Bees isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Keeper of the Bees?
If you liked The Keeper of the Bees, try The Best Years of Our Lives, Doctor Zhivago, The Big Parade.
Who directed The Keeper of the Bees?
The Keeper of the Bees (1935) was directed by Christy Cabanne and stars Neil Hamilton, Betty Furness, Emma Dunn.