Dirigible
“GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!”
DirectorFrank Capra
ScreenplayFrank Wead, Jo Swerling
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.
Release
Feb 1, 1931
Budget
—
Country
United States
Revenue
—
Cast
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
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)
Alan Roscoe
Commander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Naval Officer (uncredited)
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