Movie

The Giant of Norway

(en)

1939

11m

The Giant of Norway

History

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: June 24, 1939

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

as Narrator

Lumsden Hare

Lumsden Hare

as Fridtjof Nansen...

Hugh Sothern

Hugh Sothern

as (uncredited)