Dudley Pictures Corporation presents, “This World of Ours: Norway” (1950) which is a black-and-white made for television short travelog film about the country of Norway. Captured by cinematographer Edwin E. Olsen, the film features footage of Norway’s rugged beauty from the fjords to valleys as well as scenes from the bustling cities of Oslo and Bergen.
“This World of Ours” opening sequence, copyright statements, opening credits (0:07). Narration begins, Norway as seen on globe of the world along northern slope of Scandinavian Peninsula (0:20). Douglas DC-4 airplane flying in sky (0:29). Fjord surrounded by rugged farmland (0:33). Group of tourists chat at picnic table overlooking scenic valley view (0:44). Vignettes of Norwegian people: Farmer sharpens tools, old man smokes from pipe, young man in Navy uniform, woman paints porcelain statues (0:51). Farming in Norway, farm cooperatives: Bales of hay line sloping hill, female farmers rake plot of land (1:22). Cows dot open pasture (1:38). Fjord horse/ ponies, ponies seen grazing in field (1:46). Summer farms: Wood and stone huts line short of river, cows graze high pasture land, women milk cows and prepare dairy products (2:01). Summer farm food storehouse (2:26). Norway’s fishing industry: Men and young children stand on water’s edge, stacking dried cod (2:42). Freshly-caught herring dumped into bin (3:02). Hydroelectric power plant facilities providing electricity to country at low cost (3:17). Electrochemical and metallurgical industries: Factory worker shovels metals into fiery furnace, ironworker does welding work aboard ship (3:54). Norway’s shipyards: Commercial vessels under repair, cargo loaded onto ships from dock by crane, Norwegian cargo steamer MV Bosphorus (4:09). Montage shots of city life in Oslo: Clear streets, traffic cop directs bustling traffic and tram car as it turns a bend (4:32). Facade of Royal Palace in Oslo (4:56). Parliament of Norway building, “The Storting” (5:08). View of Wharf of Bergen (5:25). Edvard Grieg Statue in Bergen’s city park (5:36). Bustling Fish Market in Bergen, housewife shops for fresh fish with young son (5:46). Group of women in traditional folk dress exit what appears to be Borgund Stave Church (6:07). Traditional handicrafts: One woman rocks cradle while other spins yarn (6:22). University of Oslo Faculty of Law building (6:35). Group of women studying together outside (6:40). Social welfare system: Dentist examines young boy, doctor does check up on another young boy (6:47). Couple heads out on path for hike (7:02). Montage scenes other Norwegians picnicking, enjoying other outdoor activities in scenic nature (7:32). Bronze statue of viking kneeling, resting hands on axe (7:45). Christian Michelsen monument, Bergen (7:51). Holmenkollen Ski Tower, crowd gathers to observe annual international ski jump competition (7:58). Fishing ship trails row boat on calm waters as sun sets, narrator closing words (8:39). Film ends (10:37).
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