Microscopic Mysteries

1932•10m•6.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(1)

This short film takes a look through a microscope's lens at insect life.

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Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

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