(The Giant of Norway)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

History

Runtime:

11 minutes

Year:

1939

Directors:

Edward L. Cahn

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Production companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Actors:

Narrator

Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)

(uncredited)

Crews:

Director

Writer

Producer

Editor

Music