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Krakatoa

193323mJoe Rock,E.W. Hammons
IMDb 6.8

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Krakatoa is a 1933 American Pre-Code short documentary film produced by Joe Rock. The story describes how the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa on the island blew half of the large island into the air that produced a tsunami, and an air wave that was felt seven times around the globe. The eruption also emitted tons of dust that dimmed the sun all over the world for many months. It won the Academy Award in 1934 for Best Short Subject (Novelty).

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What is Krakatoa (1933) about?

Krakatoa is a 1933 American Pre-Code short documentary film produced by Joe Rock. The story describes how the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa on the island blew half of the large island into the air that produced a tsunami, and an air wave that was felt seven times around the globe. The eruption also emitted tons of dust that dimmed the sun all over the world for many months. It won the Academy Award…

Who stars in Krakatoa?

Krakatoa stars Graham McNamee (Narrator). The film was directed by Joe Rock.

How long is Krakatoa?

Krakatoa has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 1933.

Is Krakatoa worth watching?

Krakatoa holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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