Dirigible (1931)

  • NR
  • 04/03/1931 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, War
  • 1h 40m

GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!

Overview

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.

Frank Capra

Director

Frank Wead

Story

Jo Swerling

Screenplay

Cast

Jack Holt's headshot

Jack Holt

Jack Bradon
Ralph Graves's headshot

Ralph Graves

'Frisky' Pierce
Fay Wray's headshot

Fay Wray

Helen Pierce
Hobart Bosworth's headshot

Hobart Bosworth

Louis Rondelle
Roscoe Karns's headshot

Roscoe Karns

Sock McGuire
Harold Goodwin's headshot

Harold Goodwin

Hansen
Clarence Muse's headshot

Clarence Muse

Clarence
Emmett Corrigan's headshot

Emmett Corrigan

Rear Adm. John S. Martin

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