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Dirigible(1931)
Status: Released
Date: 1931-02-01
52%
5 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Dirigible
Top 10 Billed 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
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Parade Official (uncredited)
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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 Date
1931-02-01
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!
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