Dirigible
6.4
“GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!”
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.
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Cast
20 people
Jack Holt
Jack Bradon
Known for
Cat People
They Were Expendable
Ralph Graves
'Frisky' Pierce
Also in
Ladies of Leisure
The Extra Girl
Fay Wray
Helen Pierce
Known for
King Kong
The Most Dangerous Game
Hobart Bosworth
Louis Rondelle
Known for
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Big Parade
Roscoe Karns
Sock McGuire
Known for
It Happened One Night
His Girl Friday
Harold Goodwin
Hansen
Known for
The Cameraman
All Quiet on the Western Front
Clarence Muse
Clarence
Known for
The Black Stallion
Shadow of a Doubt
Emmett Corrigan
Rear Adm. John S. Martin
Known for
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Known for
Funny Face
Monkey Business
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Parade Official (uncredited)
Known for
Tall in the Saddle
Dark Command
Richard Alexander
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Known for
Modern Times
All Quiet on the Western Front
Edward Hearn
Admiral's Aide (uncredited)
Also in
Eleanor's Catch
The Sign of the Claw
Frank Capra Director · Jo Swerling Screenplay Frank Wead Story
Budget $650K · United States release April 3, 1931 · Produced in United States
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Budget
$650,000
Production
Columbia Pictures
Production · Studio
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Japan · February 1, 1931
Theatrical
United States · April 3, 1931
Theatrical
Ireland
February 12, 1932 · Theatrical
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