Weather Wizards (1939)
Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California. First, the scientists predict the storm's course, giving several days' warning to farmers and growers. The growers, typified by the Morgan family, prepare the oil-burning pots throughout their grove. Then, as the temperature dips below freezing, they light the pots. The cold snap continues as oil-supplies dwindle; the smoky air slows traffic, including trucks bringing more oil. The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last: can the Morgans hold out?
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 8, 1939
Cast
- Pete Smith - Narrator (voice)
- John Dilson - California Meteorologist
- Bert Moorhouse - Weather Balloon Launcher
- Alonzo Price - Mr. Morgan
- Ruth Robinson - Mrs. Morgan
- Will Stanton - Uncle Jim
- Robert Winkler - Morgan's Son
Screenplay
Cinematography: Robert Pittack
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fred Zinnemann
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Weather Wizards about?
- Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California. First, the scientists predict the storm's course, giving several days' warning to farmers and growers. The growers, typified by the Morgan family, prepare the oil-burning pots throughout their grove. Then, as the temperature dips below freezing, they light the pots. The cold snap continues as oil-supplies dwindle; the smoky air slows traffic, including trucks bringing more oil. The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last: can the Morgans hold out?
- Who directed Weather Wizards?
- Weather Wizards was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- Who stars in Weather Wizards?
- Weather Wizards stars Pete Smith, John Dilson, Bert Moorhouse, Alonzo Price, Ruth Robinson, Will Stanton.
- How long is Weather Wizards?
- Weather Wizards has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Weather Wizards?
- Weather Wizards is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Weather Wizards produced?
- Weather Wizards was produced in United States of America.