About
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.
Theatrical
Apr 3, 1931
Director
Frank Capra
Writers
Frank Wead, Jo Swerling
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Full credits →J
Jack Holt
Jack Bradon
R
Ralph Graves
'Frisky' Pierce
F
Fay Wray
Helen Pierce
H
Hobart Bosworth
Louis Rondelle
R
Roscoe Karns
Sock McGuire
H
Harold Goodwin
Hansen
C
Clarence Muse
Clarence
E
Emmett Corrigan
Rear Adm. John S. Martin
B
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
G
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Parade Official (uncredited)
R
Richard Alexander
Radio Operator (uncredited)
E
Edward Hearn
Admiral's Aide (uncredited)
S
Selmer Jackson
Lt. Rowland (uncredited)
E
Eddie Kane
Lakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
K
Kenneth MacDonald
Lt. Fogarty (uncredited)
A
Adrian Morris
Dirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)
W
William H. O'Brien
Sailor (uncredited)
B
Broderick O'Farrell
Doctor (uncredited)
A
Alan Roscoe
Commander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
H
Harry Strang
Naval Officer (uncredited)
