Cardiff Giant
Brief Synopsis
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A look at the archeological hoax of the Cardiff Giant, a scheme cooked up by cousins George Hull and William "Stub" Newell of Cardiff, New York. In October 1868, workmen unearthed what appeared to be a mammath human body, more than 10 feet tall, on Stub Newell's farm. Newell charged people to view t
Cast & Crew
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Ladebra Moore Fletcher
Publicist (The History Channel)
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Weller/Grossman Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A look at the archeological hoax of the Cardiff Giant, a scheme cooked up by cousins George Hull and William "Stub" Newell of Cardiff, New York. In October 1868, workmen unearthed what appeared to be a mammath human body, more than 10 feet tall, on Stub Newell's farm. Newell charged people to view the body, known as the Cardiff Giant. It proved to be a popular attraction, but scientists found the Giant to be a hoax.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Weller/Grossman Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
