Beaver Valley
1950 · 32 min
James AlgarCast
Winston HiblerCredits
Written by: Lawrence Edward Watkin Ted Sears
Cinematography: Alfred Milotte
Music: Paul J. Smith
Editing: Norman R. Palmer
Plot
The film depicts a young male beaver who must defend his new family against hungry predators, mischievous river otters, and the ever-impending threat of winter.
Sinekatalog’s take
Beaver Valley (1950) is a American short film directed by James Algar. It stars Winston Hibler and Mogens Lind. It runs 32 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival 1951: Best Film (Golden Bear)
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (475 votes)
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