The Private Life of the Gannets
Synopsis
A 1934 GB production that was picked up in 1937 by Educational for 20th Century Fox distribution about the gannet, a beautiful white and exceedingly graceful bird deemed the best fisherman in the world, that inhabits a small rocky island off the coast of Wales. The film won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
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- Director
- Julian Huxley
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Lockley
- Original Title
- The Private Life of the Gannets
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, Educational Pictures, Skibo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Huxley
Ronald Lockley
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Julian Huxley
Director
Ronald Lockley
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What is The Private Life of the Gannets about?
A 1934 GB production that was picked up in 1937 by Educational for 20th Century Fox distribution about the gannet, a beautiful white and exceedingly graceful bird deemed the best fisherman in the world, that inhabits a small rocky island off the coast of Wales. The film won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
Who directed The Private Life of the Gannets?
The Private Life of the Gannets was directed by Julian Huxley.
Who stars in The Private Life of the Gannets?
The principal cast of The Private Life of the Gannets includes A.L. Alexander.
When was The Private Life of the Gannets released and how long is it?
The Private Life of the Gannets was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 10m.