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The Conquest of the Pole

À la conquête du pôle

Synopsis

A science fantasy film that deals with an extraordinary race to the north pole by rival parties of balloonists. Based on the novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" by Jules Verne.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

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Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Georges Méliès
Screenplay & Story
Georges Méliès
Original Title
À la conquête du pôle
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
33m
Production Studios
Star Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Georges Méliès

Screenplay & Story

Georges Méliès, Jules Verne

Director of Photography

Georges Méliès

Producers

Charles Pathé, Georges Méliès

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jules Verne

Department Leadership Roster

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Screenplay

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Director

Charles Pathé

Charles Pathé

Producer

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Director of Photography

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Producer

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Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès, known as Georges Méliès (/meɪˈljɛs/; French: [meljɛs]; 8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938), was a French illusionist and film director who led many technical and narrative developments in the earliest days of cinema. Méliès was an especially prolific innovator in the use of special effects, popularizing such techniques as substitution splices, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography, dissolves, and hand-painted color. He was also one of the first filmmakers to use storyboards. His films include A Trip to the Moon (1902) and The Impossible Voyage (1904), both involving strange, surreal journeys somewhat in the style of Jules Verne, and are considered among the most important early science fiction films, though their approach is closer to fantasy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conquest of the Pole

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Conquest of the Pole about?

A science fantasy film that deals with an extraordinary race to the north pole by rival parties of balloonists. Based on the novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" by Jules Verne.

Who directed The Conquest of the Pole?

The Conquest of the Pole was directed by Georges Méliès.

Who stars in The Conquest of the Pole?

The principal cast of The Conquest of the Pole includes Georges Méliès, Fernande Albany.

When was The Conquest of the Pole released and how long is it?

The Conquest of the Pole was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 33m.

Is The Conquest of the Pole based on a book or true story?

The Conquest of the Pole is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".