CHKALOV, VALERY

Duration: 100min

Year Published: 1942

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: Fascinating story of Valery Chkalov who is best known to Americans for leadership of the first transpolar flight from Moscow to the U.S. in 1937. Story of a stunt pilot who overcame many odds to achieve important accomplishments in the field of aviation in the interests of humanity. "A warm human portrait-abounds with humor—uncommonly good drama." N.Y. Times

Complete Record: Series: United nations series Dewey number: 921 Audience level: jh-sh-c-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-sale apply; rent $25 Distributors / rental: Not shown in source

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946

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Record added: 2026-07-02 14:20:06