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The Giant of Norway

The Giant of Norway

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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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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

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Release Date

24 June 1939

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator

Lumsden Hare

Lumsden Hare

Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)

Hugh Sothern

Hugh Sothern

(uncredited)

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