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With Byrd at the South Pole (1930): Cast

With Byrd at the South Pole (1930) movie poster

With Byrd at the South Pole is a 1930 documentary directed by Julian Johnson, starring Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Gibbons. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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With Byrd at the South Pole (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Julian Johnson
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is With Byrd at the South Pole About?

The premise of With Byrd at the South Pole without spoilers.

The 1930 documentary follows Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s inaugural expedition to the South Pole, beginning at the Little America exploration base. Its soundtrack is mainly music and sound effects, while Floyd Gibbons provides the narration. The film earned the Best Cinematography Oscar at the third Academy Awards.

With Byrd at the South Pole Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • 1930s
  • sled dog
  • exploration
  • expedition
  • antarctica
  • airplane
  • south pole
  • year 1930
  • 20th century
  • year 1928
  • 1920s
  • ship
+3 more
  • part narrated
  • antarctic expedition
  • byrd polar explorations
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Cast & crew

With Byrd at the South Pole Cast

Richard E. Byrd leads the cast, with Floyd Gibbons. Directed by Julian Johnson.

Details

With Byrd at the South Pole Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Bottom of the World” and “Byrd au pôle sud”.

Also known as
  • The Bottom of the World
  • Byrd au pôle sud

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With Byrd at the South Pole FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of With Byrd at the South Pole, each answered in a sentence.

How long is With Byrd at the South Pole?

With Byrd at the South Pole runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was With Byrd at the South Pole released?

With Byrd at the South Pole was released on June 19, 1930.

Who directed With Byrd at the South Pole?

With Byrd at the South Pole was directed by Julian Johnson.

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Who is in the cast of With Byrd at the South Pole?

With Byrd at the South Pole stars Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Gibbons.

Does With Byrd at the South Pole have a post-credit scene?

No. With Byrd at the South Pole has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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