With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
82 min
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.
- Release date
- June 19, 1930
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Manny Baer
Cast
- Richard E. Byrd as Self - Expedition Commander
- Clair D. Alexander as Self - Supply Officer
- Bernt Balchen as Self - Aviation Pilot
- George H. Black as Self - Seaman and Tractor Man
- Quin A. Blackburn as Self - Topographer
- Kennard F. Bubier as Self - Aviation Mechanic
- Christopher Braathen as Self - Seaman, Ski Man
- Jacob Bursey as Self - Seaman, Dog Driver
- Arnold H. Clark as Self - Fireman
- Francis D. Coman as Self - Medical Officer
Crew
- Julian Johnson · Writer
- Jesse L. Lasky · Producer
- Adolph Zukor · Producer
- Manny Baer · Composer
- Joseph T. Rucker · Cinematographer
- Willard Van der Veer · Cinematographer
- Emanuel Cohen · Editor