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Men Against the Ice

Name: Men Against the Ice
Released: Oct. 27 2011, 11:22
Duration: 29 min

David Bairstow

1960 | 29 min

A look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.

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Credits

director

David Bairstow
producer

David Bairstow
photography

Tom Bird

Robert Humble
sound

André Hourlier
editing

John Kemeny
sound editing

Victor Merrill
animation

Arthur Lipsett
music

Eldon Rathburn

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