Dirigible (1931)

5.5/10 • 100 min • Adventure Drama War

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.

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)

Richard Alexander

Radio Operator (uncredited)

Edward Hearn

Admiral's Aide (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson

Lt. Rowland (uncredited)

Eddie Kane

Lakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Kenneth MacDonald

Lt. Fogarty (uncredited)

Adrian Morris

Dirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Sailor (uncredited)

Broderick O'Farrell

Doctor (uncredited)

Alan Roscoe

Commander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)

Harry Strang

Naval Officer (uncredited)

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