Movie Description
Weather Wizards
(1939)Overview
Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California. First, the scientists predict the storm's course, giving several days' warning to farmers and growers. The growers, typified by the Morgan family, prepare the oil-burning pots throughout their grove. Then, as the temperature dips below freezing, they light the pots. The cold snap continues as oil-supplies dwindle; the smoky air slows traffic, including trucks bringing more oil. The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last: can the Morgans hold out?
Featured Crew
- Director : Fred Zinnemann
- Writer : Robert Lees,Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Cast : Pete Smith,John Dilson,Bert Moorhouse,Alonzo Price,Ruth Robinson,Will Stanton,Robert Winkler
Cast
Narrator (voice)
California Meteorologist
Weather Balloon Launcher
Mr. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Uncle Jim
Morgan's Son
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Facts
Original TitleWeather Wizards
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-04-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 10m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama
