In Beaver Valley

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In Beaver Valley
In Beaver Valley film Theatrical release poster (1950-2).jpg
Directed by James Algar
Written by Lawrence Edward Watkin
Ted Sears
Produced by Walt Disney
Narrated by Winston Hibler
CinematographyAlfred Milotte
Edited byNorman R. Palmer
Music by Paul Smith
Production
company
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • July 19, 1950 (1950-07-19)
Running time
32 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In Beaver Valley is a 1950 American short documentary film directed by James Algar. and written by Lawrence Edward Watkin and Ted Sears. [1] It was produced by Walt Disney as part of the True-Life Adventures series of nature documentaries. [2]

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Plot

The short takes place in the mountain-y West of the United States Of America. Despite the name, it is actually varied in the coverage of the nature, unlike The Olympic Elk. It then briefly focuses on a male beaver who lives a nomadic lifestyle. Making dens and hunting for food. We eventually then focus on wildlife such as birds. Eventually, the fierce lurking predator of the coyote appears. After a bit we see an American Black Bear who eats some fish. Meanwhile the beaver has met a female and had a young male, being the main breadwinner from then on. By Winter, it is cold and while the youngster is walking, a bunch of Sea Otter slide down. Unfortunately for the beaver, the coyote has appeared waiting for his next meal, but the beaver successfully hides. He can now easily rest in hibernation. However, the coyote lurks, looking for another meal.

Accolades

The film won an Oscar in 1951 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). [3] [4] At the 1st Berlin International Film Festival it won the Golden Bear (Documentaries) award. [5]

Cast

References

  1. ↑ "In Beaver Valley". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Cynthia Chris (2006). Watching Wildlife. University of Minnesota Press. p. 29. ISBN   0-8166-4547-7.
  3. ↑ "The 23rd Academy Awards (1951) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  4. ↑ "New York Times: In Beaver Valley". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2011. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2008.
  5. ↑ "1st Berlin International Film Festival: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
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