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The Private Life of the Gannets (1934): Cast

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The Private Life of the Gannets is a 1934 documentary directed by Julian Huxley, starring A.L. Alexander as Narrator. It runs 10 minutes.

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The Private Life of the Gannets (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Julian Huxley
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Private Life of the Gannets About?

The premise of The Private Life of the Gannets without spoilers.

Produced in Britain in 1934, the short documentary was acquired in 1937 by Educational Pictures and released through 20th Century Fox. It follows the gannet, a striking white seabird renowned for its exceptional fishing skill, on a rugged island off Wales' coast. The film won the Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One‑Reel) in 1938.

The Private Life of the Gannets Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • year 1934
  • 20th century
  • gannet
  • wales
  • island
  • coast
  • bird
  • wildlife
  • photographer
  • ocean
  • nest
  • nature
+6 more
  • flight
  • fish
  • cliff
  • camera
  • breeding
  • 1930s
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Cast & crew

The Private Life of the Gannets Cast & Characters

A.L. Alexander plays Narrator in The Private Life of the Gannets. Directed by Julian Huxley.

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The Private Life of the Gannets FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Private Life of the Gannets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Private Life of the Gannets?

The Private Life of the Gannets runs 10 minutes.

When was The Private Life of the Gannets released?

The Private Life of the Gannets was released on April 4, 1934.

Who directed The Private Life of the Gannets?

The Private Life of the Gannets was directed by Julian Huxley.

Who is in the cast of The Private Life of the Gannets?

The Private Life of the Gannets stars A.L. Alexander as Narrator.

Does The Private Life of the Gannets have a post-credit scene?

No. The Private Life of the Gannets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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