Water Birds (1952)

06/26/1952 (US) • Documentary, Family • 30m

Overview

Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, to experience the beauty and variety of their majestic birds, each perfectly designed for its habitat. It won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

Water Birds (1952)

06/26/1952 (US) • 30m

Documentary, Family

Overview

Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, to experience the beauty and variety of their majestic birds, each perfectly designed for its habitat. It won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

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Winston Hibler

Narrator

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Part of the True-Life Adventures Collection

Includes Secrets of Life, Prowlers of the Everglades, Seal Island

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

nature

birds

short film

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