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  • The Giant of Norway (1939)
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    Short | 11 min | Short, Biography
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The Giant of Norway (1939)
Approved
Short | 11 min | Short, Biography
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 ...See moreThis 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. Written by David Glagovsky See less
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Director
Edward L. Cahn (as Edward Cahn)
Writer
Doane R. Hoag (as Doane Hoag)
Producer
John Nesbitt
Composer
David Snell
Cinematographer
Charles Lawton Jr. (as Charles Lawton)
Editor
Mildred Rich
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Updated Jun 24, 1939
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Jun 24, 1939 (United States)

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