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Give Us the Earth! (1947): Cast

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Give Us the Earth! is a 1947 documentary directed by Gunther von Fritsch, starring Spencer Hatch as Narrator and Emily Hatch. It runs 21 minutes.

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Give Us the Earth! (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
21 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Give Us the Earth! About?

The premise of Give Us the Earth! without spoilers.

The “Theater of Life” documentary, produced in partnership with the International Committee and the YMCA, follows Dr. Spencer Hatch as he works with residents of small Mexican villages. He demonstrates practical techniques to improve soil, increase food production and foster greater self‑sufficiency, highlighting community empowerment and sustainable land use.

Give Us the Earth! Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • theatre of life
  • poverty
  • rural setting
  • docudrama
  • mexico
  • agriculture
  • erosion
  • bean
  • beekeeping
  • marriage
  • canning
  • scorpion
+18 more
  • livestock
  • horticulture
  • fiesta
  • food insecurity
  • compost
  • furniture
  • pest control
  • tortilla
  • ymca
  • sheep
  • wool
  • topsoil
  • adobe
  • race relations
  • plow
  • carrier pigeon
  • earthworm
  • sick child
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Cast & crew

Give Us the Earth! Cast & Characters

Spencer Hatch leads the cast as Narrator, with Emily Hatch. Directed by Gunther von Fritsch.

From the director

More from Gunther von Fritsch

More films directed by Gunther von Fritsch: Stolen Identity, This Is Cinerama, Traffic with the Devil and The Curse of the Cat People.

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FAQ

Give Us the Earth! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Give Us the Earth!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Give Us the Earth!?

Give Us the Earth! runs 21 minutes.

When was Give Us the Earth! released?

Give Us the Earth! was released on June 21, 1947.

Who directed Give Us the Earth!?

Give Us the Earth! was directed by Gunther von Fritsch.

More films by Gunther von Fritsch

Who is in the cast of Give Us the Earth!?

Give Us the Earth! stars Spencer Hatch as Narrator and Emily Hatch.

Does Give Us the Earth! have a post-credit scene?

No. Give Us the Earth! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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