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.