An MGM Short Subject.
THE MIRACLE OF SALT LAKE arrives in answer to Mormon prayers.
A fascinating story from Utah history is the basis for this little film, which explains the reason behind the Salt Lake City statue honoring the humble seagull. Movie mavens will recognize Iron Eyes Cody as a friendly Native American.
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Often overlooked or neglected today, the one and two-reel short subjects were useful to the Studios as important training grounds for new or burgeoning talents, both in front & behind the camera. The dynamics for creating a successful short subject was completely different from that of a feature length film, something akin to writing a topnotch short story rather than a novel. Economical to produce in terms of both budget & schedule and capable of portraying a wide range of material, short subjects were the perfect complement to the Studios' feature films.
THE MIRACLE OF SALT LAKE arrives in answer to Mormon prayers.
A fascinating story from Utah history is the basis for this little film, which explains the reason behind the Salt Lake City statue honoring the humble seagull. Movie mavens will recognize Iron Eyes Cody as a friendly Native American.
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Often overlooked or neglected today, the one and two-reel short subjects were useful to the Studios as important training grounds for new or burgeoning talents, both in front & behind the camera. The dynamics for creating a successful short subject was completely different from that of a feature length film, something akin to writing a topnotch short story rather than a novel. Economical to produce in terms of both budget & schedule and capable of portraying a wide range of material, short subjects were the perfect complement to the Studios' feature films.
