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19/06/1930 Documentary 1h 22m
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Overview

With Byrd at the South Pole (1930) is a documentary film about Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his 1st quest to the South Pole beginning at the Little America-Exploration Base. The film's soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by Floyd Gibbons. The film won at the 3rd Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

  1. Julian Johnson

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Floyd Gibbons

    Himself - Narrator

  2. Richard E. Byrd

    Himself

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-18
If you’ve ever seen “South” (1919) or “Endurance” (2000) about the Shackleton expedition to the South Pole in 1914, then you will have an idea as to what we are in for with this similar, though vastly technologically superior, trip to Antarctica. Ten years had passed since those earlier journeys and by now the boats were steam powered, electricity was available and they had a trio of aeroplanes on hand to assist with the surveying. That’s not so say that conditions were any more welcoming for American Admiral Richard Byrd as he assembled a team of enthusiasts to sail to the opposit...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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