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04/04/1934 Documentary 0h 10m
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Overview

A 1934 GB production that was picked up in 1937 by Educational for 20th Century Fox distribution about the gannet, a beautiful white and exceedingly graceful bird deemed the best fisherman in the world, that inhabits a small rocky island off the coast of Wales. The film won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).

  1. Julian Huxley

    Director

  2. Ronald Lockley

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. A.L. Alexander

    Narrator

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-02-08
A brief documentary about the tiny island of Grassholm. Just off the coast of Wales, this is a popular location for the breeding of gannets. Thousands of them perch on the precarious rocks nesting in pairs before heading to sea - dive bombing the fish with speed generated by their six foot wingspan. There's some ceremonial "billing" - the mated pairs showing their affection, before they prepare for combat with some marauding seagulls who want not just their eggs, but also their regurgitated food too! It's a bit over-scored, but the informative narrative tells us plenty about the 6 week gestati...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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