The Olympic Elk (1952)

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The Olympic Elk
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StarringWinston Hibler
DirectorJames Algar
WritersTed Sears
NR 27 minFeb 13th, 1952DocumentaryTrue-Life Adventures Collection PosterPart of True-Life Adventures Collection
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Plot
Join the majestic Olympic elk as they traverse the alpine path from their winter home in the lowland shadow of Washington's Mount Olympus, to the fertile grazing grounds of its towering peaks.

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Theatrical Release:February 13th, 1952
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Walt Disney Productions
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