With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)

1930 · Documentary · 82 min · dir. Julian Johnson

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Synopsis

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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Details

Director

Julian Johnson

Writer

Julian Johnson

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Released

1930-06-19

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win total

Running time

82 minutes

Cast & crew

• Julian Johnson Director
• RRichard E. Byrd
• CClair D. Alexander
• BBernt Balchen

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