Kings in Exile (1938)

King Penguins are first seen in their natural habitat, the Antarctic, after which we see them in the Edinburgh Zoo. With slow-motion pictures we see how they swim with the use of their flippers and feet. Their mating and incubating of their eggs and later, the hatching of them; the rearing of the young at various stages of their growth are also shown.

Director: Mary Field
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: G.W. Macpherson, George W. Pocknall
Editing: J.V. Durden
Production: Gaumont-British Instructional
Original Language: en

Keywords

zoo, penguin, edinburgh, scotland

More Films by Director: Mary Field

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kings in Exile about?
King Penguins are first seen in their natural habitat, the Antarctic, after which we see them in the Edinburgh Zoo. With slow-motion pictures we see how they swim with the use of their flippers and feet. Their mating and incubating of their eggs and later, the hatching of them; the rearing of the young at various stages of their growth are also shown.
Who directed Kings in Exile?
Kings in Exile was directed by Mary Field.
How long is Kings in Exile?
Kings in Exile has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).