Alaska Lifeboat
Synopsis
This "Theater of Life" series short focuses on a medical services ship that stops in the native village of Haines, Alaska. The natives are depicted as superstitious of modern medicine. In the end, however, youngster Ralph Sarlan (the only person identified by the narrator) is taken by airplane to get corrective surgery on his deformed foot.
Top Cast
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16/11/1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Morgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Morgan
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Alaska Lifeboat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 16/11/1956
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Morgan
Herbert Morgan
William Lava
Chester W. Schaeffer
Herbert Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Morgan
Director
Herbert Morgan
Writer
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Herbert Morgan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Alaska Lifeboat
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What is Alaska Lifeboat about?
This "Theater of Life" series short focuses on a medical services ship that stops in the native village of Haines, Alaska. The natives are depicted as superstitious of modern medicine. In the end, however, youngster Ralph Sarlan (the only person identified by the narrator) is taken by airplane to get corrective surgery on his deformed foot.
Who directed Alaska Lifeboat?
Alaska Lifeboat was directed by Herbert Morgan.
Who stars in Alaska Lifeboat?
The principal cast of Alaska Lifeboat includes Ralph Sarlan.
When was Alaska Lifeboat released and how long is it?
Alaska Lifeboat was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Alaska Lifeboat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alaska Lifeboat was composed by William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alaska Lifeboat?
Alaska Lifeboat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).