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Dirigible

1931-02-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.5

Adventure · Drama · War

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.

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Directors
Frank Capra
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltJack Bradon
Ralph GravesRalph Graves'Frisky' Pierce
Fay WrayFay WrayHelen Pierce
Hobart BosworthHobart BosworthLouis Rondelle
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsSock McGuire
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinHansen
Clarence MuseClarence MuseClarence
Emmett CorriganEmmett CorriganRear Adm. John S. Martin
Bess FlowersBess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesParade Official (uncredited)
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderRadio Operator (uncredited)
Edward HearnEdward HearnAdmiral's Aide (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonLt. Rowland (uncredited)
Eddie KaneEddie KaneLakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldLt. Fogarty (uncredited)
Adrian MorrisAdrian MorrisDirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienSailor (uncredited)
Broderick O'FarrellBroderick O'FarrellDoctor (uncredited)
Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeCommander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
Harry StrangHarry StrangNaval Officer (uncredited)

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