The River (1939)

A documentary story of the Mississippi River. Traced the history of the Mississippi River and its tributaries; shows that the destruction of forests had led to erosion and the loss of soil, floods and the loss of lives and property; and emphasizes the need for conservation and rehabilitation.

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