The Giant of Norway (1939)

The Giant of Norway

1939

History

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.

Credits

Director

Edward L. Cahn

Cast

Hugh Sothern as (uncredited)

John Nesbitt as Narrator

Lumsden Hare as Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)

Crew

Charles Lawton Jr. (Director of Photography)

Mildred Rich (Editor)

Danielle Amphitheatrof (Music)

David Snell (Music)