Jack Bradon is tasked to reach the South Pole with a dirigible.Jack Bradon is tasked to reach the South Pole with a dirigible.Jack Bradon is tasked to reach the South Pole with a dirigible.
Emmett Corrigan
- Rear Adm. John S. Martin
- (as Emmet Corrigan)
Richard Alexander
- Radio Operator
- (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
- Parade Official
- (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
- Admiral's Aide
- (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
- Lt. Rowland
- (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
- Lakehurst Radio Announcer
- (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonald
- Lt. Fogarty
- (uncredited)
Adrian Morris
- Dirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman
- (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
- Sailor
- (uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film is loosely based on the crash of the airship Italia, flown by Umberto Nobile, around May 25, 1928 near the North Pole, and the international rescue effort that cost early Polar explorer Roald Amundson his life. The Pilot who rescued Nobile also crashed when returning to rescue more survivors and had to be rescued himself.
- GoofsIn the opening scene, the Capitol Dome is shown outside of Admiral Martin's window. The Navy Yard is over 2 miles from the Capitol and it would not be seen from inside his office.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)
- SoundtracksAnchors Aweigh
(1906) (uncredited)
Music by Charles A. Zimmerman
Lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles and R. Lovell
Played during the opening credits and often in the score
Sung by guests at a party
Featured review
It captures a bygone era's sense of adventure
I liked this film for it conveys a can-do-attitude that was so prevalent in America at that time. This movie was made (1931) in a time when man was just beginning to test the limits of himself, machine, and the elements (it was only 5 years earlier in 1927 that Limbergh crossed the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis.) This movie focused on the race to the south pole and it made for good entertainment. The special effects for the time were very good.
The human interest aspect of the film showed the negative side of ambition (how it affected a marriage and a friendship)this I found interesting. The character development in the one, Frisky, was especially satisfying.
I would recommend this movie to anyone--however do not compare it to the movies of our time--that would be a disservice to the movie.
The human interest aspect of the film showed the negative side of ambition (how it affected a marriage and a friendship)this I found interesting. The character development in the one, Frisky, was especially satisfying.
I would recommend this movie to anyone--however do not compare it to the movies of our time--that would be a disservice to the movie.
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Dirižabl
- Filming locations
- San Gabriel Valley, California, USA(South Pole scenes)
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
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