Land of Alaska Nellie (1939)
In this Traveltalk series short, we view the Inside Passage to Alaska, the longest protected waterway in the world. Traveling north, we enter the small town of Seward, gateway to the interior. One of the burgeoning industries is the raising of silver fox and mink. There are many road houses scattered throughout Alaska, but one of the most famous is twenty-three miles outside of Seward on Lake Kenai belonging to Nellie Lawing, better known as Alaska Nellie, who has a long and storied history in Alaska.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: December 23, 1939
Cast
- James A. FitzPatrick - Narrator (voice)
- Nellie Lawing - Herself
Music: C. Bakaleinikoff, Nat W. Finston
Cinematography: Robert Carney
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
roadhouse, fur, alaska, travelogue
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land of Alaska Nellie about?
- In this Traveltalk series short, we view the Inside Passage to Alaska, the longest protected waterway in the world. Traveling north, we enter the small town of Seward, gateway to the interior. One of the burgeoning industries is the raising of silver fox and mink. There are many road houses scattered throughout Alaska, but one of the most famous is twenty-three miles outside of Seward on Lake Kenai belonging to Nellie Lawing, better known as Alaska Nellie, who has a long and storied history in Alaska.
- Who stars in Land of Alaska Nellie?
- Land of Alaska Nellie stars James A. FitzPatrick, Nellie Lawing.
- How long is Land of Alaska Nellie?
- Land of Alaska Nellie has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Land of Alaska Nellie?
- Land of Alaska Nellie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Land of Alaska Nellie produced?
- Land of Alaska Nellie was produced in United States of America.