The Vanishing Prairie
The Vanishing Prairie is a 1954 documentary film directed by James Algar and released by Walt Disney Productions.
| The Vanishing Prairie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Algar |
| Produced by | Ben Sharpsteen Walt Disney |
| Written by | James Algar Winston Hibler |
| Narrated by | Winston Hibler |
| Music by | Paul J. Smith |
| Cinematography | N. Paul Kenworthy |
| Edited by | Lloyd L. Richardson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes (VHS version) 71 minutes (original) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.75 million (US and Canadian rentals)[1] |
The theme music was given a set of lyrics by Hazel "Gil" George. It was rechristened as "Pioneer's Prayer" in Westward Ho, the Wagons!, a western film about pioneers on the Oregon Trail.
The Vanishing Prairie was released on video in 1985, and 1993 in United States.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature (1954) [2][3]
- 5th Berlin International Film Festival: Big Gold Medal (Documentaries and Culture Films)[4]
References
- "1954 Box-office Champs". Variety. January 5, 1955. p. 59. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- "NY Times: The Vanishing Prairie". NY Times. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- "The 27th Academy Awards (1955) Nominees and Winners". Oscars.org (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- "5th Berlin International Film Festival: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
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