Mysteries of the Deep
Synopsis
Mysteries of the Deep is a 1959 Disney nature documentary short film. Though not an official True-Life Adventures film, it did accompany the release of The Vanishing Prairie and was included on the Walt Disney Legacy Collection's True Life Adventures releases as a bonus feature. It is narrated by Winston Hibler. The film is a panorama of animals inhabiting the sea near the coast: dolphins, sharks, whales, crabs, rays and fish of all kinds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Edward Disney
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Mysteries of the Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharpsteen
Roy Edward Disney
Oliver Wallace
Grant K. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Edward Disney
Writer
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Grant K. Smith
Editor
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What is Mysteries of the Deep about?
Mysteries of the Deep is a 1959 Disney nature documentary short film. Though not an official True-Life Adventures film, it did accompany the release of The Vanishing Prairie and was included on the Walt Disney Legacy Collection's True Life Adventures releases as a bonus feature. It is narrated by Winston Hibler. The film is a panorama of animals inhabiting the sea near the coast: dolphins, sharks, whales, crabs, rays and fish of all kinds.
Who directed Mysteries of the Deep?
Mysteries of the Deep was directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Who stars in Mysteries of the Deep?
The principal cast of Mysteries of the Deep includes Winston Hibler.
When was Mysteries of the Deep released and how long is it?
Mysteries of the Deep was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Mysteries of the Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mysteries of the Deep was composed by Oliver Wallace.