The Giant of Norway

The Giant of Norway

11 mins | History | June 24, 1939

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.

The Giant of Norway

11 mins | History | June 24, 1939

The Giant of Norway
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.
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title The Giant of Norway
Directors Edward L. Cahn
Writers Doane R. Hoag

Cast

John Nesbitt

as Narrator

Lumsden Hare

as Fridtjof Nansen (uncredited)

Hugh Sothern

as (uncredited)