Wisdom of the Wild (1940)

Wisdom of the Wild (1940) poster

A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

Director: Mary Field, F. Percy Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: J.V. Durden, Oliver G. Pike
Editing: J.V. Durden
Production: Gaumont-British Instructional
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

nature, life during wartime, public service

More Films by Director: Mary Field, F. Percy Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wisdom of the Wild about?
A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
Who directed Wisdom of the Wild?
Wisdom of the Wild was directed by Mary Field, F. Percy Smith.
Who stars in Wisdom of the Wild?
Wisdom of the Wild stars E. V. H. Emmett.
How long is Wisdom of the Wild?
Wisdom of the Wild has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Wisdom of the Wild?
Wisdom of the Wild is a Documentary film.
Where was Wisdom of the Wild produced?
Wisdom of the Wild was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Wisdom of the Wild?
The themes of Wisdom of the Wild include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.