From Stump to Ship (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1930, From Stump to Ship is a documentary film directed by Alfred Ames, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The long log drive: a spring journey down icy streams and rivers moving logs from the forest to the mill for sawing into boards, laths, and clapboards. For more than 150 years, logging techniques remained the same. Men cut trees by hand and loaded them on horse-drawn sleds to be hauled over snow to the river. Skilled river drivers maneuvered the logs downstream, risking their limbs and lives every day. This film survives as a record of the long log business.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, From Stump to Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Stump to Ship page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Stump to Ship (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From Stump to Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From Stump to Ship worth watching?
- From Stump to Ship holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was From Stump to Ship released?
- From Stump to Ship was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.