The Giant of Norway
Synopsis
This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in resettling tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons resulting from World War I. He continued this work in 1922 after the war between Greece and Turkey. The film ends by reminding moviegoers to think of the plight of contemporary refugees caused by the fighting in Europe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Doane R. Hoag
- Original Score
- Danielle Amphitheatrof, David Snell
- Original Title
- The Giant of Norway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Doane R. Hoag
Danielle Amphitheatrof, David Snell
Charles Lawton Jr.
Mildred Rich
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
Mildred Rich
Editor
Edward L. Cahn
Director
John Nesbitt
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant of Norway
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What is The Giant of Norway about?
This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in resettling tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons resulting from World War I. He continued this work in 1922 after the war between Greece and Turkey. The film ends by reminding moviegoers to think of the plight of contemporary refugees caused by the fighting in Europe.
Who directed The Giant of Norway?
The Giant of Norway was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Giant of Norway?
The principal cast of The Giant of Norway includes John Nesbitt, Lumsden Hare, Hugh Sothern.
When was The Giant of Norway released and how long is it?
The Giant of Norway was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant of Norway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant of Norway was composed by Danielle Amphitheatrof, David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Giant of Norway?
The Giant of Norway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).