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The Vanishing Prairie

The Vanishing Prairie

A tribute to nature untouched by today.

19547.21h 11m

Overview

Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.

Directed by James Algar
Box Office0Revenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Winston Hibler

Winston Hibler

Narrator

Themes & Keywords

buffaloprairiebisonnature documentaryprairie dog

About The Vanishing Prairie

The Vanishing Prairie is a documentary film released in 1954 exploring themes of buffalo, prairie, bison, nature documentary, prairie dog. Directed by James Algar, it stars Winston Hibler. Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.

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