1920 Forestry Logging Equipment Film: Felling Forest Giants

Felling Forest Giants is an early silent film that documents the 1920's logging industry in the Pacific Northwest, from pictures of the felling of giant redwoods to views of the saw mills in the east. Some interesting and rare scenes from the lives of loggers are also shown, including oxen shoeing that helps the oxen transport the cut logs, and participating in a log-rolling competition on a river. Scenes of the mill work including forestry supplies and forestry tools in order to process the giant trees are explored. This film shows the timber industry in its historical form including some scenes of mistreatment of animals that would shock modern audiences. Felling Forest Giants is an eye opening exposure to logging industry history and the lives over loggers and timber workers.