Alaska Lifeboat (1956)
This "Theater of Life" series short focuses on a medical services ship that stops in the native village of Haines, Alaska. The natives are depicted as superstitious of modern medicine. In the end, however, youngster Ralph Sarlan (the only person identified by the narrator) is taken by airplane to get corrective surgery on his deformed foot.
Director: Herbert Morgan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: November 16, 1956
Cast
- Ralph Sarlan - Self - Boy with Hurt Foot (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: William Lava
Editing: Chester W. Schaeffer
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
alaska, public health
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alaska Lifeboat about?
- This "Theater of Life" series short focuses on a medical services ship that stops in the native village of Haines, Alaska. The natives are depicted as superstitious of modern medicine. In the end, however, youngster Ralph Sarlan (the only person identified by the narrator) is taken by airplane to get corrective surgery on his deformed foot.
- Who directed Alaska Lifeboat?
- Alaska Lifeboat was directed by Herbert Morgan.
- Who stars in Alaska Lifeboat?
- Alaska Lifeboat stars Ralph Sarlan.
- How long is Alaska Lifeboat?
- Alaska Lifeboat has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Alaska Lifeboat?
- Alaska Lifeboat is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alaska Lifeboat produced?
- Alaska Lifeboat was produced in United States of America.