With Byrd at the South Pole

With Byrd at the South Pole

Directed by Julian Johnson

Produced by Paramount Pictures

193082 min6.6 / 10

A visually stunning documentary chronicle of polar exploration that balances the grandeur and peril of Antarctic discovery with the human determination to reach an unreachable frontier.

With Byrd at the South Pole (1930) is a documentary film about Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his 1st quest to the South Pole beginning at the Little America-Exploration Base. The film's soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by Floyd Gibbons. The film won at the 3rd Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

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  • Is With Byrd at the South Pole violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is With Byrd at the South Pole sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does With Byrd at the South Pole end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is With Byrd at the South Pole scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is With Byrd at the South Pole easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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57/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love50

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