Facing Your Danger
Synopsis
This Warner Bros. The Sports Parade series short chronicles the attempt by a group of men to navigate the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead. Led by Norman D. Nevills, nine men undertake a nineteen days trip in three specially built rowboats through the more than 200 rapids, some which run at 30 mph. Along the way, they see the remnants of previous expeditions. They also visit abandoned Pueblo Indian cave dwellings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin E. Olsen
- Screenplay & Story
- De Leon Anthony
- Original Score
- Rex Dunn
- Original Title
- Facing Your Danger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin E. Olsen
De Leon Anthony
Rex Dunn
Edwin E. Olsen
De Leon Anthony
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
De Leon Anthony
Editor
Edwin E. Olsen
Director of Photography
Edwin E. Olsen
Director
De Leon Anthony
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Facing Your Danger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Facing Your Danger about?
This Warner Bros. The Sports Parade series short chronicles the attempt by a group of men to navigate the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead. Led by Norman D. Nevills, nine men undertake a nineteen days trip in three specially built rowboats through the more than 200 rapids, some which run at 30 mph. Along the way, they see the remnants of previous expeditions. They also visit abandoned Pueblo Indian cave dwellings.
Who directed Facing Your Danger?
Facing Your Danger was directed by Edwin E. Olsen.
Who stars in Facing Your Danger?
The principal cast of Facing Your Danger includes Knox Manning.
When was Facing Your Danger released and how long is it?
Facing Your Danger was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Facing Your Danger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Facing Your Danger was composed by Rex Dunn.