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The Conquest of the Pole (1912)
À la conquête du pôle (original title)

33 min  -  Short | Adventure | Sci-Fi
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Scientists from all over the world are meeting to discuss the best way to reach the North Pole. Professor... See full summary »

Director:

Georges Méliès

Writers:

Georges Méliès (screenplay), Georges Méliès (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Georges Méliès and Fernande Albany
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Cast

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Georges Méliès ...
Le professeur Mabouloff / ou Maboul
Fernande Albany Fernande Albany
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Scientists from all over the world are meeting to discuss the best way to reach the North Pole. Professor Maboul demonstrates for them the innovative equipment that he has designed for the purpose. When everything is ready, Maboul and several other scientists depart for the pole. Their trip will prove to be even more eventful than expected. Written by Snow Leopard  

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North Pole | Chinese Stereotype | Man Eaten By Monster | Air Race | Crash Landing  | See more »

Genres:

Short | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Also Known As:

Die Entdeckung des Nordpols See more »

Filming Locations:

Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

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 | Portugal:  | France: (Flicker Alley print)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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