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The Private Life of the Gannets

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A 1934 GB production that was picked up in 1937 by Educational for 20th Century Fox distribution about the gannet, a beautiful white and exceedingly graceful bird deemed the best fisherman in the world, that inhabits a small rocky island off the coast of Wales. The film won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).

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English
  • wales
  • nature
  • nature documentary
  • bird
  • gannet

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United Kingdom

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  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical4 Apr 1934

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The Private Life of the Gannets was released on 4 April 1934.

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    CinemaSerf

    2/8/2024

    6/10

    A brief documentary about the tiny island of Grassholm. Just off the coast of Wales, this is a popular location for the breeding of gannets. Thousands of them perch on the precarious rocks nesting in pairs before heading to sea - dive bombing the fish with speed generated by their six foot wingspan. There's some ceremonial "billing" - the mated pairs showing their affection, before they prepare for combat with some m…

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