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The Secret Land

1948 · 71 min · Director: Orville O. Dull

The Secret Land (1948) is a documentary, directed by Orville O. Dull. It stars Robert Montgomery and Robert Taylor. The 71-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What The Secret Land Is About

The United States Navy sent an expedition to Antarctica in 1946. The expedition was called Operation High Jump. It ran into 1947. Admiral Richard E. Byrd was in overall command. Byrd had been to the region before. There were thirteen ships in the fleet. More than four thousand people took part. They set out from Norfolk. They went through the Panama Canal and then south. Getting through the ice pack was dangerous. The submarine in the fleet had to withdraw because of it. Every frame of the documentary was shot by military photographers. The expedition met its scientific aims. Robert Montgomery narrates the seventy one minute film. Robert Taylor and Van Heflin lend their voices as well. It is an American production Orville O. Dull finished in 1948.

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What is The Secret Land about?

The United States Navy sent an expedition to Antarctica in 1946. The expedition was called Operation High Jump.

Where can I watch The Secret Land?

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How long is The Secret Land?

The Secret Land runs for 71 minutes (1h 11m).

When did The Secret Land come out?

The Secret Land was released in 1948.

Who directed The Secret Land?

The Secret Land was directed by Orville O. Dull.

Who stars in The Secret Land?

The Secret Land stars Robert Montgomery, Robert Taylor, Van Heflin.

What is The Secret Land's rating?

The Secret Land holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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