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Secrets of Life

Secrets of Life

THE WONDROUS Mysteries of Nature Brought to the Screen for the First Time in a Motion Picture You Will Never Forget!

Part of True-Life Adventures Collection

1956•1h 10m•7.1/10
Documentary

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7.1/10(16)

A feature-length documentary showing the changing world of nature, the sky, the sea, the sun, planets, insects and volcanic action. A story of nature's strange and intricate designs for survival and her many methods of perpetuating life.

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Production

Walt Disney Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Winston Hibler

Winston Hibler

Narrator

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