

The Alaskan Eskimo
Synopsis
Oscar Winning short documentary
Top Cast
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February 18, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Algar
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Hibler, Ted Sears
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- The Alaskan Eskimo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Algar
Winston Hibler, Ted Sears
Oliver Wallace
Anthony Gerard
Department Leadership Roster
Winston Hibler
Writer
Anthony Gerard
Editor
James Algar
Director
Ted Sears
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alaskan Eskimo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alaskan Eskimo about?
Oscar Winning short documentary
Who directed The Alaskan Eskimo?
The Alaskan Eskimo was directed by James Algar.
Who stars in The Alaskan Eskimo?
The principal cast of The Alaskan Eskimo includes Winston Hibler.
When was The Alaskan Eskimo released and how long is it?
The Alaskan Eskimo was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alaskan Eskimo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alaskan Eskimo was composed by Oliver Wallace.
