Overview
This short film portrays the story of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873), an American Naval officer who developed the first maps that charted the oceans' winds and currents.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel (1940)
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Music
Music by David Snell
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Cinematography
Cinematography by John F. Seitz
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Robert LeesScreenplay
- Frederic I. RinaldoScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 20, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
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