Grand Canyon
Synopsis
Grand Canyon is a 1958 American short documentary film directed by James Algar and produced by Walt Disney Productions. It is a pictorial interpretation of Ferde Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite. Grand Canyon is one of Walt Disney's more unconventional and experimental works, as it has musical accompaniment, but no dialogue or narration. The short won an Oscar at the 31st Academy Awards in 1959 for Best Short Subject (Live Action).
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Algar
- Original Score
- Ferde Grofé Sr.
- Original Title
- Grand Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Algar
Ferde Grofé Sr.
Ernst A. Heiniger
Norman R. Palmer
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
James Algar
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Ernst A. Heiniger
Director of Photography
Norman R. Palmer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Canyon
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What is Grand Canyon about?
Grand Canyon is a 1958 American short documentary film directed by James Algar and produced by Walt Disney Productions. It is a pictorial interpretation of Ferde Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite. Grand Canyon is one of Walt Disney's more unconventional and experimental works, as it has musical accompaniment, but no dialogue or narration. The short won an Oscar at the 31st Academy Awards in 1959 for Best Short Subject (Live Action).
Who directed Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon was directed by James Algar.
Who stars in Grand Canyon?
The principal cast of Grand Canyon includes Not specified.
When was Grand Canyon released and how long is it?
Grand Canyon was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Grand Canyon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grand Canyon was composed by Ferde Grofé Sr..