The Farmer Takes a Wife, 1935 (Wikipedia) (IMDB)
Based on the novel, Rome Haul, by Walter Edmonds (which was also the basis for the 1934 Broadway production (Wikipedia, IBDB)), most of this movie involves the Erie Canal. Stars Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda, directed by Victor Fleming. Many canal scenes appear throughout the movie. This scene, which takes place in a tavern, renders a comic version of Low Bridge, Everybody Down.The Farmer Takes a Wife, 1953 (Wikipedia) (IMDB)
Another movie based on Walter Edmonds' Rome Haul, this one is a musical adaptation with songs by Harold Arlen and Dorothy Fields. Stars Betty Grable and Dale Robertson, directed by Henry Levin. Many canal scenes appear throughout the movie. Your can watch it here. A radio play adaptation is here.Rio Grande, 1950 (Wikipedia) (IMDB)
As John Wayne leads the U.S. Calvary on horseback across the dusty desert southwest, he calls out, “Singers, give us a tune!” The chosen song? Low Bridge, Everybody Down (The Erie Canal Song). Stars Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne, directed by John Ford.Minutes: 49:12-49:48
How the West Was Won, 1962 (Wikipedia) (IMDB)
This Cinerama epic spans many decades. It begins with the Erie Canal.Minutes: 9:26-11:00 and 14:08-15:15
New York: A Documentary Film, 1999 (PBS) (Wikipedia) (IMDB)
Episode 1: The Country and the City (1609-1825);
Chapter 10, A Larger Destiny: The Grid and the Canal
Minutes: 1:33:19-1:43:05In the next episode of the series, Episode Two: 1825-1865, Order and Disorder, Chapter Two, The Metropolis of America, the important role of the Erie Canal in the growth on New York City is highlighted - minutes 6:38-8:03.
The Erie Canal Documentary - Geographic History
15 Miles On The Erie Canal - Part 1 (2006)
15 Miles On The Erie Canal - Part 2 (2006)
America's Heritage: The Erie Canal (1957)
That's all for now! If you know of any other Erie Canal scenes at the movies, please let me know.