Dirigible
“GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!”
Synopsis
Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot 'Frisky' Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky's wife. After Braden's dirigible expedition fails, Frisky tries an expedition by plane. Unfortunately he crashes and strands his party at the South Pole. Braden must decide between a risky rescue attempt by dirigible and remaining safely at home with Helen.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Jack Bradon
Ralph Graves
'Frisky' Pierce
Fay Wray
Helen Pierce
Hobart Bosworth
Louis Rondelle
Roscoe Karns
Sock McGuire
Harold Goodwin
Hansen
Clarence Muse
Clarence
Emmett Corrigan
Rear Adm. John S. Martin
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Parade Official (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Admiral's Aide (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Lt. Rowland (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Lakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonald
Lt. Fogarty (uncredited)
Adrian Morris
Dirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Sailor (uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling
- Original Title
- Dirigible
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Jo Swerling, Frank Wead
Joseph Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Jo Swerling
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirigible
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What is Dirigible about?
Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot 'Frisky' Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky's wife. After Braden's dirigible expedition fails, Frisky tries an expedition by plane. Unfortunately he crashes and strands his party at the South Pole. Braden must decide between a risky rescue attempt by dirigible and remaining safely at home with Helen.
Who directed Dirigible?
Dirigible was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Dirigible?
The principal cast of Dirigible includes Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray, Hobart Bosworth, Roscoe Karns.
When was Dirigible released and how long is it?
Dirigible was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.