Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'

Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'

Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'

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Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'

1936

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Overview

This Traveltalk series short showcases the natural wonders in one of the USA's most famous national parks. Waterfalls, grizzly bears, and the Old Faithful geyser are featured.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

James A. FitzPatrick

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