Desert Wonderland (1942)
• January 1st, 1942 • 0h 9min
Documentary
Overview
Desert Wonderland is a 1942 American short documentary film directed by Russ Shields and Jack Kuhne exploring the Grand Canyon. It was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Short Subject, One Reel. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
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