Synopsis
Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot 'Frisky' Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky's wife. After Braden's dirigible expedition fails, Frisky tries an expedition by plane. Unfortunately he crashes and strands his party at the South Pole. Braden must decide between a risky rescue attempt by dirigible and remaining safely at home with Helen.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Jo SwerlingScreenplay
Cast
- Jack HoltJack Bradon
- Ralph Graves'Frisky' Pierce
- Fay WrayHelen Pierce
- Hobart BosworthLouis Rondelle
- Roscoe KarnsSock McGuire
- Harold GoodwinHansen
- Clarence MuseClarence
- Emmett CorriganRear Adm. John S. Martin
- Bess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
- George 'Gabby' HayesParade Official (uncredited)
- Richard AlexanderRadio Operator (uncredited)
- Edward HearnAdmiral's Aide (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
airshipdisasterpre-codedirigible