Weather Wizards 85 years old

Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California. First, the scientists predict the storm's course, giving several days' warning to farmers and growers. The growers, typified by the Morgan family, prepare the oil-burning pots throughout their grove. Then, as the temperature dips below freezing, they light the pots. The cold snap continues as oil-supplies dwindle; the smoky air slows traffic, including trucks bringing more oil. The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last: can the Morgans hold out?

Credits

Weather Wizards Cast

Name Character
Pete Smith as Narrator (voice)
Bert Moorhouse He was 44, 59 years old when he died as Weather Balloon Launcher
Robert Winkler He was 12, 62 years old when he died as Morgan's Son
Will Stanton He was 53, 84 years old when he died as Uncle Jim
Ruth Robinson She was 19, 46 years old when she died as Mrs. Morgan
Alonzo Price as Mr. Morgan
John Dilson He was 48, 53 years old when he died as California Meteorologist

Weather Wizards Crew

Name Department
Robert Lees as Writer. He was 26 (91) years old when He died Writing
Frederic I. Rinaldo as Writer. He was 25 (78) years old when He died Writing
Robert Pittack as Director of Photography. He was 40 (77) years old when He died Camera
Weather Wizards poster
Weather Wizards (85 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, April 08, 1939
  • Runtime: 10 minutes