The Secret Land (1948)

One of the world's most daring adventures into the unknown!

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This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.

Director: Orville O. Dull
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Bronislau Kaper
Editing: Fredrick Y. Smith
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Polar Expedition and the Frozen World

Keywords

expedition, u.s. navy, antarctica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Land about?
This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.
Who directed The Secret Land?
The Secret Land was directed by Orville O. Dull.
Who stars in The Secret Land?
The Secret Land stars Robert Montgomery, Robert Taylor, Van Heflin.
How long is The Secret Land?
The Secret Land has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Land?
The Secret Land is a Documentary film.
Where was The Secret Land produced?
The Secret Land was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Secret Land?
The themes of The Secret Land include: Polar Expedition and the Frozen World.