Natural Wonders of the West (1938)
This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and the Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where sculptor Gutzon Borglum is hard at work. At the time of filming, only the head of George Washington was close to completion. Thomas Jefferson's face was almost finished; only the upper half of Abraham Lincoln's face is visible; and Theodore Roosevelt's head was not yet started.
Director: James H. Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 27, 1938
Cast
- Gutzon Borglum
- James A. FitzPatrick - Narrator (voice)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James H. Smith
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Natural Wonders of the West about?
- This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and the Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where sculptor Gutzon Borglum is hard at work. At the time of filming, only the head of George Washington was close to completion. Thomas Jefferson's face was almost finished; only the upper half of Abraham Lincoln's face is visible; and Theodore Roosevelt's head was not yet started.
- Who directed Natural Wonders of the West?
- Natural Wonders of the West was directed by James H. Smith.
- Who stars in Natural Wonders of the West?
- Natural Wonders of the West stars Gutzon Borglum, James A. FitzPatrick.
- How long is Natural Wonders of the West?
- Natural Wonders of the West has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Natural Wonders of the West?
- Natural Wonders of the West is a Documentary film.
- Where was Natural Wonders of the West produced?
- Natural Wonders of the West was produced in United States of America.