Explorers of the World (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1931, Explorers of the World is a notable film directed by Harold Noice, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A compilation film produced by the American Museum of Natural History with footage from six major expeditions of the 20th-Century: the Stoll-McCracken Siberian Arctic expedition, for the American Museum of Natural History, on the schooner Effie M. Morrissey; the exploration of Borneo and Bali by Gene Lamb; an African expedition by James L. Clark, vice-director of the American Museum of Natural History; the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition under the guidance of Lieutenant Commander J. R. Stenhouse that made it to the Ross Sea; footage from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, shot by Dr. Laurence E. Gould, geologist and second-in-command; and footage from the Tarlano Ethnological Expedition of the Amazon River by Harold Noice.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Explorers of the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Explorers of the World page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Explorers of the World (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Explorers of the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Explorers of the World worth watching?
- Explorers of the World holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Explorers of the World released?
- Explorers of the World was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.