Polar Outpost
Synopsis
This RKO-Pathe short film produced with the assistance of the United States Air Force is about the construction of the DEW Line, the Distant Early Warming System, a string of radar stations built across Alaska and the Canadian north as part of NORAD, the North American Air Defense Command. These are isolated outposts, many of which are only accessible by air. Buildings, roads and landing strips had to be built from scratch. There's a visit to Barrow Village, Alaska the most northern point of US territory.
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January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Brondfield
- Original Title
- Polar Outpost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Brondfield
Jack Davis
Jay Bonafield
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Brondfield
Writer
Jay Bonafield
Producer
Jack Davis
Editor
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What is Polar Outpost about?
This RKO-Pathe short film produced with the assistance of the United States Air Force is about the construction of the DEW Line, the Distant Early Warming System, a string of radar stations built across Alaska and the Canadian north as part of NORAD, the North American Air Defense Command. These are isolated outposts, many of which are only accessible by air. Buildings, roads and landing strips had to be built from scratch. There's a visit to Barrow Village, Alaska the most northern point of US territory.
Who directed Polar Outpost?
Polar Outpost was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Polar Outpost?
The principal cast of Polar Outpost includes Don Morrow, Robert Alexander, Richard Crane, H.G. Ross, Nathan Twining.
When was Polar Outpost released and how long is it?
Polar Outpost was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 15m.