

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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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
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès, Jules Verne
Georges Méliès
Charles Pathé, Georges Méliès
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Méliès
Screenplay
Georges Méliès
Director
Charles Pathé
Producer
Georges Méliès
Director of Photography
Georges Méliès
Producer
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Georges Méliès
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
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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".
















