With Byrd at the South Pole

  • Documentary
6/19/1930
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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.

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  • Geronimo1967

    If youve ever seen South (1919) or Endurance (2000) about the Shackleton expedition to the South Pole in 1914, then you will have an idea as to what we are in for with this similar, though vastly technologically superior, trip to Antarctica. Ten years had passed since those earlier journeys and by now the boats were steam powered, electricity was available and they had a trio of aeroplanes on hand to assist with the surveying. Thats not so say that conditions were any more welcoming for American Admiral Richard Byrd as he assembled a team of enthusiasts to sail to the opposite end of the world before setting up camp amidst the seals and the penguins. Despite having a few more mod-cons, this was still a serious struggle for the group who end...

    July 18, 2025

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