Wisdom of the Wild
Synopsis
A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Mary Field, F. Percy Smith
- Original Title
- Wisdom of the Wild
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Instructional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Field, F. Percy Smith
J.V. Durden, Oliver G. Pike
J.V. Durden
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Field
Director
J.V. Durden
Director of Photography
Oliver G. Pike
Director of Photography
J.V. Durden
Editor
F. Percy Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisdom of the Wild
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What is Wisdom of the Wild about?
A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
Who directed Wisdom of the Wild?
Wisdom of the Wild was directed by Mary Field, F. Percy Smith.
Who stars in Wisdom of the Wild?
The principal cast of Wisdom of the Wild includes E. V. H. Emmett.
When was Wisdom of the Wild released and how long is it?
Wisdom of the Wild was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 12m.