Natural Wonders of the West
Synopsis
This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and the Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where sculptor Gutzon Borglum is hard at work. At the time of filming, only the head of George Washington was close to completion. Thomas Jefferson's face was almost finished; only the upper half of Abraham Lincoln's face is visible; and Theodore Roosevelt's head was not yet started.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James H. Smith
- Original Title
- Natural Wonders of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James H. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
James H. Smith
Director
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What is Natural Wonders of the West about?
This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and the Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where sculptor Gutzon Borglum is hard at work. At the time of filming, only the head of George Washington was close to completion. Thomas Jefferson's face was almost finished; only the upper half of Abraham Lincoln's face is visible; and Theodore Roosevelt's head was not yet started.
Who directed Natural Wonders of the West?
Natural Wonders of the West was directed by James H. Smith.
Who stars in Natural Wonders of the West?
The principal cast of Natural Wonders of the West includes Gutzon Borglum, James A. FitzPatrick.
When was Natural Wonders of the West released and how long is it?
Natural Wonders of the West was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 9m.