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Eyes Under Water (1949)

1949 · Ephemeral film · 11 min

Synopsis

LIFE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN SHOWN IN A VISIT TO THE FLOOR OF THE SEA. MYRIAD FORMS OF STRANGE LIFE ARE ILLUSTRATED BY THE SHOTS OF MANY ODDITIES INCLUDING THE SEA HORSE, CRABS, MUSSELS, SPONGES, CUTTLE FISH, LOBSTERS, SQUID, OCTOPI, and PORPOISES. Porpoises; diving suit with helmet; camera and tripod are set up underwater; many kinds of fish; sea horses; sponge; crab; cuttlefish; octopus; squid; spiny lobster;

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Running time
11 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives

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★★★★ · OH WELL · Spuzz · 2016-02-22

Another John Kieran special, as he talks about the many different types of fish underwater. A bit vague, but his way of speaking is always entertaining. Film also focuses on how to photograph underwater. Oy, they're tramping all over the coral. (shakes head)