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The Living Desert (1953)

1h 9m

Running Time

November 10, 1953
Release Date

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The Living Desert (1953)

Name: The Living Desert
Genre: Documentary, Kids & Family
Released: 1953-11-10

1h 9m

Running Time

November 10, 1953
Release Date

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Plot.

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

Where to Watch.

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Currently The Living Desert is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Disney Plus, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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🇺🇸 United States

Cast & Crew.

Winston Hibler

Narrator / Screenplay

James Algar

Director

Norman R. Palmer

Editor

Ben Sharpsteen

Producer

Robert H. Crandall

Director of Photography

Ted Sears

Writer

Paul Kenworthy

Cinematographer

Media.

Details.

Release Date
November 10, 1953

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 9m

Filming Locations
Arizona, United States

Genres
Documentary Kids & Family

Last updated: 2025-01-05

This Movie Is About.

wilderness

animal species

animal attack

survival

nature

wildlife reserve

Wiki.

The Living Desert is a 1953 American nature documentary film that shows the everyday lives of the animals of the desert of the Southwestern United States. The film was written by James Algar, Winston Hibler, Jack Moffitt (uncredited) and Ted Sears. It was directed by Algar, with Hibler as the narrator and was filmed in Tucson, Arizona. The film won the 1953 Oscar for Best Documentary.

It is featured in the 2006 DVD Walt Disney Legacy Collection Volume 2: Lands of Exploration.