Life in Grasslands (Argentine Pampas)

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Frank E. Sorenson

Description: Compares the Argentine pampas with other grasslands of the world, and portrays ranch, or estancia, life by showing the activities of the gauchos and other workers on Senor Molinos' estancia. Pictures the elaborate dress of the gaucho and the living quarters of the estancia families and employees. Explains the economic importance of the pampas region to the country. Also shows crops raised in the fertile area and cattle rounded up for shipment to Buenos Aires by truck.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films