A 1934 GB production that was picked up in 1937 by Educational for 20th Century Fox distribution about the gannet, a beautiful white and exceedingly graceful bird deemed the best fisherman in the world, that inhabits a small rocky island off the coast of Wales. The film won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
The Private Life of the Gannets (1934) is a documentary film directed by Julian Huxley, released on April 4, 1934 with a runtime of 10m. It stars A.L. Alexander. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
Directed by Julian Huxley, written by Ronald Lockley.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 11 ratings.
A brief documentary about the tiny island of Grassholm. Just off the coast of Wales, this is a popular location for the breeding of gannets. Thousands of them perch on the precarious rocks nesting in pairs before heading to sea - dive bombing the fish with speed generated by their six foot wingspan. There's some ceremonial "billing" - the mated pairs showing their affection, before they prepare for combat with some…
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The main cast of The Private Life of the Gannets (1934) includes A.L. Alexander. The film was directed by Julian Huxley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Private Life of the Gannets was released on April 4, 1934 and runs for 10m.
The Private Life of the Gannets (1934) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.