Wisdom of the Wild(1940)
Wisdom of the Wild Synopsis
A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is a documentary film directed by Mary Field, released on December 1, 1940 with a runtime of 12m. It stars E. V. H. Emmett. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mary Field
- Cinematographer:
- J.V. Durden
- Production:
- Gaumont-British Instructional
- Status:
- Released
Wisdom of the Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Mary Field.
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Wisdom of the Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Wisdom of the Wild?
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The main cast of Wisdom of the Wild (1940) includes E. V. H. Emmett. The film was directed by Mary Field. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wisdom of the Wild released?
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Wisdom of the Wild was released on December 1, 1940 and runs for 12m.
Is Wisdom of the Wild worth watching?
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Wisdom of the Wild (1940) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.