Weather Wizards

Story

Synopsis

Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California. First, the scientists predict the storm's course, giving several days' warning to farmers and growers. The growers, typified by the Morgan family, prepare the oil-burning pots throughout their grove. Then, as the temperature dips below freezing, they light the pots. The cold snap continues as oil-supplies dwindle; the smoky air slows traffic, including trucks bringing more oil. The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last: can the Morgans hold out?

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Writers

Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

8 April 1939

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Pete Smith

  Narrator (voice)

• 

  John Dilson

  California Meteorologist

• 

  Bert Moorhouse

  Weather Balloon Launcher

• Alonzo Price

  Mr. Morgan

• Ruth Robinson

  Mrs. Morgan

• 

  Will Stanton

  Uncle Jim

• Robert Winkler

  Morgan's Son