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The Living Desert

The Living Desert

Opening a whole new world of entertainment!

Part of True-Life Adventures Collection

1953•1h 9m•7.1/10
Documentary

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7.1/10(67)

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

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Walt Disney Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Winston Hibler

Winston Hibler

Narrator

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