Secrets of Life

Secrets of Life is a 1956 American documentary film written and directed by James Algar. The documentary follows the changing world of nature, the sky, the sun, the sea, the planets, insects and volcanic actions. The documentary was released on November 6, 1956, by Buena Vista Distribution.[1][2]

Secrets of Life
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames Algar
Written byJames Algar
Produced byBen Sharpsteen
Walt Disney
Narrated byWinston Hibler
CinematographyWilliam A. Anderson
Arthur Carter
Jack Couffer
Robert H. Crandall
Murl Deusing
Fran William Hall
Claude Jendrusch
Stuart V. Jewell
George MacGinitie
Nettie MacGinitie
Tilden W. Roberts
Donald L. Sykes
Roman Vishniac
Edited byAnthony Gerard
Music byPaul Smith
Production
company
Distributed byBuena Vista Distribution
Release date
  • September 4, 1956 (1956-09-04)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The fourth in Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures series, the 1956 film Secrets of Life features previously rarely-seen film footage of nature's "behind-the-scenes", that play a huge role in making the planet what it is. From bees to ants and the flora and fauna surrounding us, Secrets of Life reveals the startling glimpse into nature's wonders that we often take for granted. Accompanied by musical selections, the metamorphosis of air-borne seeds into glorious plants and flowers is shown with the help of time-lapse photography.

Bees are seen as they go about the non-stop business of pollination, giving adage to the saying "busy as a bee". Ants are shown in their various classifications, from workers to warriors to the regal "queen". Countless protozoa are viewed in a single drop of water as the voice-over describes their role in the "big picture" of unseen nature.

The close-ups provide an intimacy which gives these often neglected organisms a "face".

Awards

References
  1. "Secrets of Life (1956) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  2. "Movie Review - Secrets of Life - Screen: 'Secrets of Life'; Disney True-Life Adventure, at Sutton, Observes Nature With Zest - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 November 2014.


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