Their mission complete, the expedition made plans to depart. Having flown to the north pole and over the atlantic byrd set his sights to fly to the south pole. American precode color film starring paul whiteman and his jazz orchestra. Approach to the great ice barrier, transferring cargo from the ships to the barrier, temporary camp, informal photographs of the men of the expedition, dog teams, penguins, etc. With byrd at the south pole posters for sale online. Vaughan appeared in the documentary film with byrd at the south pole 1930. Byrd, by then an internationally recognized, pioneering american polar explorer and aviator, served for a time as honorary national president 19311935 of pi gamma mu.
Aviators post 743 of the american legion welcomes admiral byrd to new york city. With byrd at the south pole 1929 1930 antarctic expedition. Apr, 2018 please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. Sleep seemed impossible, so we went to the tv to find a more soothing mood. The documentary covers the yearlong journey of rear admiral richard byrd as he tracks down to the south pole where he attempts to become the first person to fly over it. A few nights ago, my wife and i found ourselves talking about family problems at 3am. While he is nearly forgotten today, byrd nearly beat lindbergh to paris he flew a month later. With byrd at the south pole admiral richard e byrd 1930 movie poster masterprint with byrd at the south pole was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Byrd s establishment of little america and the spectacular first flight over the south pole part publicity stunt, part scientific milestone marked. Expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by commander. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films. Ashley chadbourne mckinley june 23, 1896 in marshall, texas february 11, 1970 was an accomplished american aerial photographer and colonel in the u.
The film documents the 1928 1930 journey of american naval officer and celebrity explorer richard e. Byrd and his first quest to the south pole, beginning at the little americaexploration base. This is the complete training video including dog sleds in preparation to go to this antarctic trip. Also attending were the vicepresident, 31 senators, 62 representatives, byrd s entire crew and paramount president adolph zukor. With byrd at the south pole 1930 out of 4 this documentary picked up a best cinematography oscar and rightfully so as some of the shots are just downright breathtaking. A very rare film from the us navy detailing admiral byrd s failed attempt against the nazi south polar base attempt. Jul 04, 2010 with byrd at the south pole is one of the earliest and most captivating film documentaries. Byrd, along with pilot bernt balchen, copilotradioman harold june, and photographer ashley. The secret expedition to the german ufo alien technology. Blizzard of tickertape greets admiral byrd americas intrepid polar explorer. Army air corps who helped pioneer aviation at subzero temperatures. Photograph of byrd at the south pole taken during united states antarctic expedition. Arrl receives byrd antarctic expedition morse key, historical. I am not sure if the same claims are made regarding the south pole having as many as three magnetic poles.
Definitely groundbreaking for its time, this film chronicles the 19281930 expedition of admiral byrd and his team to conquer the antarctic and fly over it. With byrd at the south pole 1930 soundtracks on imdb. The national geographic magazinepublished byrds account of the adventure and his book, little america, was a bestseller. Metrogoldwynmayer the samuel goldwyn company logos 20011989 duration. The films soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by floyd gibbons. With byrd at the south pole has been ranked 79 times, wins 46.
It has much more detailed and accurate information about the 1929 1930 antarctic. The expedition to the south pole and the establishment of the first little america base was for science and exploration and not conquest. Account of admiral byrds 1928 expedition to the south pole. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Admiral byrd set out with over 4000 men on the ship mount olympus to cover over 10,000 miles south of america. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. The goals of the of the first byrd antarctic expedition i bae i were twofold. At this point amundsen had no reason to doubt him and the only advice offered was to take a good plane, take plenty of dogs and only the best men. With byrd at the south pole 1930 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A deserving academy award winner for best cinematography, the film chronicles in stark realitytheantarctic expedition that led to byrds famous flight over the south pole. Admiral byrd accepted him on the 1928 1930 expedition, eventually naming a mountain on the continent in his honor. The first base in the series was established in january 1929 by richard byrd, and was abandoned in 1930. Byrd s memo to the members of the expedition concerning his possible promotion to admiral after the south pole flight, in which he stresses the importance of all members of the expedition.
With byrd at the south pole 1930 although paramount pictures was noted for recreating exotic locations on its studio back lot, which over the years doubled for places as farflung as the sahara desert and wartorn shanghai, the studio sent its cameras to the south pole and two of its best newsreel photographers to antarctica for the pioneering documentary, with byrd at the south pole 1930. With byrd at the south pole a new yorker state of mind. Photographs show expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by commander richard e. This was where the film with byrd at the south pole 1930 was filmed, about byrd s trip to the south pole little america ii.
I dont think i fully grasped that fact until i watched paramounts partially silent documentary with byrd at the south pole 1930. With byrd at the south pole 1930 directed by julian. Gear from 1930s expedition discovered in antarctica live. He dropped out of harvard in 1928 when he heard that admiral richard e. Mit byrd zum sudpol ist ein usamerikanischer dokumentarfilm aus dem jahr 1930. Byrd was one of the most popular heroes in the age of exploration of the twenties. Gear from 1930s expedition discovered in antarctica. With byrd at the south pole 1930 the movie database tmdb. The film restoration allows movie lovers to view a picture that was a great hit in the 30s, and exposed the public to new lands through the filming of a. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital mono. Notice the very bad acting by admiral byrd on this public propaganda film, misleading the public into thinking that this was an expedition of exploration of the south polar base. With byrd at the south pole gives one much to be in awe of.
Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info. With byrd at the south pole 1930 is a documentary film about rear admiral richard e. A deserving academy award winner for best cinematography, the film chronicles in stark realitytheantarctic expedition that led to byrd s famous flight over the south pole. With byrd at the south pole 1930 this weekend were taking a look at two oscar winning documentaries from the early days of the oscars. With byrd at the south pole, won an academy award for best cinematography on 19291930,indeed excellent. Until a restoration by the bfi was unveiled at the london film festival in 2010, the footage of the great white silence had been unseen since the 1950s. And there, on tcm, we found with byrd at the south pole. Jordan rios logo vault or hollywoods eye candy 356 views new.
The film s subtitle was the story of little amerca. With byrd at the south pole 1930 the movie database. Consumer capitalism and its offshoots thus emerged fullblown in th roaring twenties. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little americaexploration base. Richard byrd s journey by sea from new york to antarctica and his flight over the continent. To watch the full film, go to pole admiral richard e. Historic films arctic antarctic admiral byrd operation highjump updated 2016 richard e byrd discovery 193334 expedition part 1 74322 also known as into little america, this film shows admiral richard e.
Expertly assembled and excitingly edited, with byrd at the south pole was enhanced by the enthusiastic narration by journalist floyd gibbons of necessity, the film itself was shot silent. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. With byrd at the south pole premiered in washington, d. Nov 12, 2014 as i was watching with byrd at the south pole, i couldnt help but think of the ironic timing of its declaration of american exceptionalism. The film documents the 19281930 journey of american naval officer and celebrity explorer richard e. Meet the stowaway on richard byrds antarctic expedition. Other articles where with byrd at the south pole is discussed. The film s soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by floyd gibbons. With byrd at the south pole, won an academy award for best cinematography on 1929 1930,indeed excellent. Ponting, it was previously reconstituted into the more widely seen feature, 90 degrees south 1933, trimmed down. With byrd at the south pole admiral richard e byrd 1930. Byrd, of the one of the oldest of american families, the byrds of virginia was in that order a naval officer and a scientist as well.
Byrd as an aerial photographer on his expedition to the south pole. Byrd, by then an internationally recognized, pioneering american polar explorer and aviator, served for a time as honorary national president 19311935 of pi gamma mu, the international honor society in the social sciences. Buy with byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie poster shop. The story of little america selected as one the ten best films of the year by the new york times and winner of the 192930 academy award for best cinematography, with byrd at the south pole is a celebration of the american hero at its zenith. In 1929 he launched the largest and most expensive expedition to antarctica that had ever been attempted. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie. This documentary is a vivid example of the transition from silent movies to talkies. Film critic john mosher checked out the new documentary on admiral richard byrds expedition to the south pole a byrd with wingsa paramount pictures movie poster promoting the 1930 documentary with byrd at the south pole. I mean, i cant plan a meal a day in advance, and these guys have a years supply of food mostly something called pemmican, a 1. Sspl science and society picture library photograph of byrd 18881957 at the south pole taken during united states antarctic expedition.
This was also seen in the film with byrd at the south pole 1930 which covered his trip there. Byrd also had a paramount film crew with him, who went on to win an oscar for best documentary. Historic films arctic antarctic admiral byrd operation highjump. He also kept the crew happy by bringing along a movie projector and a full stock of comedy films. See the full list of with byrd at the south pole cast and crew including actors.
With byrd at the south pole is one of the earliest and most captivating film documentaries. After the expedition, south pole explorer richard byrd helped billy gawronski. Byrd stood nervously before the camera, stiffly, nervously trying to communicate the scope and dangers of his mission. There are no extra features, but film historians will. See the full list of with byrd at the south pole cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. With byrd at the south pole 1930 directed by julian johnson.
Tcmdb archive materials view all archives 0 full synopsis. Richard byrd, polar exploration, and the media jstor. South pole is said to be located some two thousand six hundred and seventy kilometers north of the geographical south pole, along the one hundred and forty degrees longitudinal line, near the coast of antarctica. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Byrd greeted in chicago on way to south pole library of. The official document of captain scotts fateful expedition to the south pole, captured by the selftaught filmmaker herbert g. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Rear admiral byrd introduces the film with scenes of the expedition leaving new york, escorted by the leviathan, and this introduction is followed by a storm at sea and a battle with the antarctic icepack. Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. Byrd began the modern american assault on antarctica. With byrd at the south pole 1930 cast and crew moviefone. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie poster shop. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment.
The 1930s expedition preceded the south pole s first. This cover was prepared to commemorate the dedication of the floyd bennett municipal airport, by byrd, on june 26, 1930. Media in category with byrd at the south pole the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little. With byrd at the south pole 1930 floyd gibbons narrates a filmed record of adm. The film won at the 3rd academy awards for best cinematography. In 1925, he was the first to fly over the north pole making. With byrd at the south pole 1930 with byrd at the south.
Signed bernt balchen, chief aviator on the historic flight over the pole in november 1928. With byrd at the south pole, the pictorial record of the activities of the expedition in little america, at queen maud range base, and of the valiant admirals flight over the south pole, is a. One of the first great documentaries, 1930 s with byrd at the south pole comes to dvd with a standard full frame 1. Tell us about his life in the merchant marines in the 1930sand how he may have met jesse owens.
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