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The Secret Land

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Original title: The Secret Land
Year: 1948
Running time: 71 min.
Country: United States
Director: Orville O. Dull
Screenwriter: Harvey S. Haislip, William C. Park
Cast: Documentary
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Producer: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), The United States Navy
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: This film documents the largest expedition ever undertaken to explore Antarctica. The expedition, code named "Operation High Jump," was made by the U.S. Navy and involved 13 ships (including one submarine), 23 aircraft, and about 4700 men. The film was shot by photographers from all branches of the U.S. military. One purpose of the expedition was to explore and photograph several thousand square miles of inland and coastal areas that had not been previously mapped. Additionally, military planners wanted to evaluate whether military troops could successfully perform against an adversary in such an environment.

Awards: 1948: Oscar: Best Documentary

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The Secret Land

1948

Orville O. Dull