Account of Admiral Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole. Academy award winning cinematography.Account of Admiral Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole. Academy award winning cinematography.Account of Admiral Byrd's 1928 expedition to the South Pole. Academy award winning cinematography.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
Richard E. Byrd
- Self - Expedition Commander
- (as Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd)
Francis D. Coman
- Self - Medical Officer
- (as Dr. Francis D. Coman)
Storyline
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- TriviaThe first documentary film to win an Academy Award and the only documentary film to win an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
- SoundtracksParamount on Parade
(uncredited)
Music by Jack King
First played when the men begin assembling the huts
Also played after the first blizzard passes
Also played when the hangar is constructed
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Classic documentary depiction of Byrd's 1928 expedition and flight over the South Pole
A classic documentary in glorious black and white, the film is mostly silent, with a musical score added. There is a sound introduction by Byrd himself and a narrator describes the section showing the actual flight over the South Pole (though his narration is hurried). The film is beautifully photographed and won the Academy Award for cinematography in 1930. Helpfully, the print that I watched on Canadian TV was clear and crisp, making the film a visual treat to watch. I highly recommend this film over any newer versions of Byrd's story which would intercut the vintage film clips with modern material. This version gives a great feel for the immensity of the original expedition, with tidbits both momentous and minor.
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- tournier
- Jan 14, 2004
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- Also known as
- With Byrd at the South Pole: The Story of Little America
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- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.20 : 1
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By what name was With Byrd at the South Pole (1930) officially released in Canada in English?
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