The Giant of Norway (1939)
This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in resettling tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons resulting from World War I. He continued this work in 1922 after the war between Greece and Turkey. The film ends by reminding moviegoers to think of the plight of contemporary refugees caused by the fighting in Europe.
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: June 24, 1939
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator
- Lumsden Hare - Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)
- Hugh Sothern - (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Danielle Amphitheatrof, David Snell
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr.
Editing: Mildred Rich
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
refugee, narration
More Films by Director: Edward L. Cahn
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Giant of Norway about?
- This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in resettling tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons resulting from World War I. He continued this work in 1922 after the war between Greece and Turkey. The film ends by reminding moviegoers to think of the plight of contemporary refugees caused by the fighting in Europe.
- Who directed The Giant of Norway?
- The Giant of Norway was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
- Who stars in The Giant of Norway?
- The Giant of Norway stars John Nesbitt, Lumsden Hare, Hugh Sothern.
- How long is The Giant of Norway?
- The Giant of Norway has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Giant of Norway?
- The Giant of Norway is a History film.
- Where was The Giant of Norway produced?
- The Giant of Norway was produced in United States of America.