

Dirigible
1931-02-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.5
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 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)
Selmer JacksonLt. Rowland (uncredited)
Eddie KaneLakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonaldLt. Fogarty (uncredited)
Adrian MorrisDirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienSailor (uncredited)
Broderick O'FarrellDoctor (uncredited)
Alan RoscoeCommander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
Harry StrangNaval Officer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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