The Secret Land
“One of the world's most daring adventures into the unknown!”
Synopsis
This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orville O. Dull
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Secret Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orville O. Dull
Bronislau Kaper
Fredrick Y. Smith
Orville O. Dull
Department Leadership Roster
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Orville O. Dull
Producer
Orville O. Dull
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Land
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What is The Secret Land about?
This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.
Who directed The Secret Land?
The Secret Land was directed by Orville O. Dull.
Who stars in The Secret Land?
The principal cast of The Secret Land includes Robert Montgomery, Robert Taylor, Van Heflin.
When was The Secret Land released and how long is it?
The Secret Land was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Land was composed by Bronislau Kaper.