Our Day, Kentucky During The Depression (1938 Original Black & White Film)

This black and white film from 1938 documents a day-in-the-life of the Kelly family in Lebanon, Kentucky. It captures images of small-town Southern life during the Great Depression, countering the stereotype of impoverished people struggling to survive. Instead, it portrays a modern home with adults engaged in sophisticated interests such as playing the piano, reading literature, and playing croquet, as well as simple activities like gardening, knitting, and home cooking. Witness the rich cultural and domestic life of the Kelly family and experience a different perspective on the 1930s.

Source :
Kelly, W., Kelly, M. M., Kelly, M. G. & Kelly, O. G. (1938) Our Day. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600636