The Eskimo
- 1916
- 45m
Overview
Illustrated travel lecture directed by Robert J. Flaherty, composed of film shot during his time with the Inuit in 1914-1915. After enthusiastic reception, the entire film stock was burned in an accident in 1916 leaving this a lost film. Soon after, Flaherty would return to the Inuit to reimagine his project as Nanook of the North (1922).
Details
- Director
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 2, 1916
- Original language
- English



















