The Giant of Norway 85 years old

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

The Giant of Norway Cast

Name Character
Lumsden Hare He was 64, 89 years old when he died as Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)
Hugh Sothern He was 57, 65 years old when he died as (uncredited)
John Nesbitt He was 28, 49 years old when he died as Narrator

The Giant of Norway Crew

Name Department
Charles Lawton, Jr. as Cinematography. He was 35 (61) years old when He died Crew
David Snell as Music. He was 41 (69) years old when He died Sound
Edward L. Cahn as Director. He was 40 (64) years old when He died Directing
Doane R. Hoag as Writer. He was 30 (99) years old when He died Writing
John Nesbitt as Producer. He was 28 (49) years old when He died Production
The Giant of Norway (85 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, June 24, 1939
  • Runtime: 11 minutes