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Short sci-fi comedy

The Conquest of the Pole (1912): Cast

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The Conquest of the Pole is a 1912 short sci-fi comedy starring Georges Méliès as Le professeur Mabouloff and Fernande Albany. It runs 33 minutes.

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The Conquest of the Pole (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
33 min
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi , Adventure
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Conquest of the Pole About?

The premise of The Conquest of the Pole without spoilers.

The picture blends science‑fantasy with adventure, following two competing groups of balloonists who launch an ambitious expedition to reach the North Pole. Their daring race unfolds amid perilous weather, inventive aerial technology, and personal rivalries, all drawn from Jules Verne’s novel The Adventures of Captain Hatteras.

The Conquest of the Pole Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • based on the works of jules verne
  • man eaten by monster
  • man eating monster
  • giant monster
  • arctic
  • north pole
  • scientific expedition
  • polar exploration
  • exploration
  • air race
  • axis
  • spinning
+26 more
  • crash landing
  • zodiac
  • libra
  • scorpio
  • constellation
  • flying car
  • bridge collapse
  • hot air balloon
  • hot air balloon crash
  • balloon
  • scientific debate
  • inventor
  • take off
  • japanese stereotype
  • american stereotype
  • chinese stereotype
  • stereotype
  • ethnic stereotype
  • german stereotype
  • flying machine crash
  • flying machine
  • flight engineer
  • eccentric inventor
  • suffragette
  • science fantasy
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Conquest of the Pole Cast & Characters

Georges Méliès leads the cast as Le professeur Mabouloff, with Fernande Albany.

Details

The Conquest of the Pole Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Die Entdeckung des Nordpols” and “Die Eroberung des Pols”.

Also known as
  • Die Entdeckung des Nordpols
  • Die Eroberung des Pols
  • A la conquista del polo
  • Alla conquista del polo
  • À la conquête du pôle
  • Kuzey Kutbunun Keşfi
  • Az Északi-sark meghódítása

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FAQ

The Conquest of the Pole FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Conquest of the Pole, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Conquest of the Pole?

The Conquest of the Pole runs 33 minutes.

When was The Conquest of the Pole released?

The Conquest of the Pole was released on May 3, 1912.

Who is in the cast of The Conquest of the Pole?

The Conquest of the Pole stars Georges Méliès as Le professeur Mabouloff and Fernande Albany.

Does The Conquest of the Pole have a post-credit scene?

No. The Conquest of the Pole has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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