White Peril (1956)
This RKO Pathé Screenliner show members of the 'snow patrol' at work in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. At designated places, they measure snowfall and take core samples of the snow and measure its weight and density. They also measure river currents in relation to the snowfall. The data is used by the U.S. Geological Survey to help determine how the water runoff in the spring will translate into supplies of fresh water.
Director: Don Horter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: December 7, 1956
Cast
- Peter Roberts - Himself - Narrator (voice)
Editing: Jack Davis
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Peril about?
- This RKO Pathé Screenliner show members of the 'snow patrol' at work in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. At designated places, they measure snowfall and take core samples of the snow and measure its weight and density. They also measure river currents in relation to the snowfall. The data is used by the U.S. Geological Survey to help determine how the water runoff in the spring will translate into supplies of fresh water.
- Who directed White Peril?
- White Peril was directed by Don Horter.
- Who stars in White Peril?
- White Peril stars Peter Roberts.
- How long is White Peril?
- White Peril has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is White Peril?
- White Peril is a Documentary film.
- Where was White Peril produced?
- White Peril was produced in United States of America.