This is a complete, 100pp screen adaptation of the popular childhood memoire by Della Lutes, first published in 1936. In it she paints a vivid and affectionate portrait of country life in rural Michigan in the 1890s. Largely through the medium of food and cooking she paints sharp portraits of her mother, of her eccentric, opinionated father, and the sometimes-prickly relationship between them.
The Country Kitchen is still in copyright. The present copyright holder is Carol Lutes Herzig (contact info on request) and this adaptation was made with her permission.
The screenplay is part of a CELTX project that includes extensive notes and scene breakdowns. To view the project and read the screenplay:
Now you can click the "Screenplay" link on the left to read the full screenplay, or click "Master Catalog" for a limited view of some of the research behind the script, including many recipes.