Dr. Cooks Arrival

On 4 September Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) arrived in Copenhagen on the ship ‘Hans Egede’. He received a hero’s welcome as the first man to set foot on the North Pole. He was greeted by the king, and given an honorary doctorate at the University of Copenhagen. Only a few days later, however, his endeavor was questioned, and in December the University rejected Cook’s documentation. Carl Th. Dreyer is seen as one of the journalists taking notes.

Runtime: 6 min

Cast

Production: Nordisk Films Kompagni
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Keywords

ship, copenhagen, denmark, expedition, 1900s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Cooks Arrival about?
On 4 September Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) arrived in Copenhagen on the ship ‘Hans Egede’. He received a hero’s welcome as the first man to set foot on the North Pole. He was greeted by the king, and given an honorary doctorate at the University of Copenhagen. Only a few days later, however, his endeavor was questioned, and in December the University rejected Cook’s documentation. Carl Th. Dreyer is seen as one of the journalists taking notes.
Who stars in Dr. Cooks Arrival?
Dr. Cooks Arrival stars Frederick Albert Cook, Carl Theodor Dreyer, King Christian X.
How long is Dr. Cooks Arrival?
Dr. Cooks Arrival has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
Where was Dr. Cooks Arrival produced?
Dr. Cooks Arrival was produced in Denmark.