With Byrd at the South Pole
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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June 28, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Johnson
- Original Score
- Manny Baer
- Original Title
- With Byrd at the South Pole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Antarctica
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Johnson
Julian Johnson
Manny Baer
Emanuel Cohen
Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Emanuel Cohen
Editor
Julian Johnson
Writer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Julian Johnson
Director
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What is With Byrd at the South Pole about?
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.
Who directed With Byrd at the South Pole?
With Byrd at the South Pole was directed by Julian Johnson.
Who stars in With Byrd at the South Pole?
The principal cast of With Byrd at the South Pole includes Floyd Gibbons, Richard E. Byrd.
When was With Byrd at the South Pole released and how long is it?
With Byrd at the South Pole was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for With Byrd at the South Pole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for With Byrd at the South Pole was composed by Manny Baer.