Big Trees Yosemite 1935

This 1935 silent documentary, Big Trees Of Yosemite, shot in black-and-white 16mm, explores the towering giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite National Park, likely centered in the Mariposa Grove. It captures the massive trunks, sprawling canopies, and serene groves, emphasizing their ancient majesty against the park’s rugged landscape. A pre-war nature study, it invites viewers into a timeless forest, showcasing the Sequoias’ grandeur through a quiet lens, though the lack of sound mutes the rustling ambiance of the woods.