The Giant of Norway (1939)

Genre : History, History

Runtime : 11M

Director : Edward L. Cahn

Synopsis

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.

Actors

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator
Lumsden Hare
Lumsden Hare
Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)
Hugh Sothern
Hugh Sothern
(uncredited)

Crews

Edward L. Cahn
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Doane R. Hoag
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Producer
Mildred Rich
Mildred Rich
Editor
Danielle Amphitheatrof
Danielle Amphitheatrof
Music
David Snell
David Snell
Music
Charles Lawton Jr.
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography

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