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Conqueror of Two Poles and the Atlantic

Date released

2 Dec 1929

Series name

Topical Budget

Issue no

953-2

NoS ID

133062

Story no

4 / 7

[SUBTITLE]: "Commander Byrd’s 1600 miles flight over South Pole." Richard Byrd returns to England from his South Pole expedition.

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With Byrd at the South Pole (1930 Video)

Subject

Media studies

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). silent. b&w. 82 min., 1997 sale: US$59.95 (+p&p)

Follows US Navy Rear-Admiral Richard E Byrd’s journey by sea from New York to the Antarctic, culminating with the first flight over the South Pole, covering the period 1928-30. The film is part historical...

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Voices of History 2: Art, Science and Exploration (2012 Audio)

A 2-CD set features historic recordings of celebrated people in the arts, drama, the sciences, sport and exploration. Shakespeare-related items include Ellen Terry as Ophelia and Sir Henry Irving as Richard...

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Robert Swan on Antarctic expedition (1986)

Genre

Press conference; Speech

Robert Swan talks about his expedition to the Antarctic. He says that being home is a great relief because he and Roger Mear had only a few hours sleep since arriving at the South Pole. He pays tribute to...

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Recent additions to the Gateway

Date

24 Oct 2012, 18:06

Author

Andrew Ormsby

Post Type

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The BUFVC Moving Image Gateway includes over 1,200 websites relating to video, multimedia and sound materials. These have been subdivided into over 40 subject areas. To suggest new entries or...

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At the South Pole

Date released

3 Feb 1958

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1496

NoS ID

022189

Story no

5 / 7

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Hillary at South Pole. DESCRIPTION: Five men, three tractors and their fuel almost finished, after the last 70 miles forced march. That’s how the New Zealand Antarctic team, led by...

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South Pole News

Date released

27 Feb 1958

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1499A

NoS ID

022243

Story no

5 / 8

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Fuchs at South Pole. DESCRIPTION: Halting on his unique journey, Dr Fuchs was the guest of Admiral Dufek at the American South Pole Base. The British trans-Antarctic leader only stayed...

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Byrd off for South Pole

Date released

9 Nov 1933

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

282

NoS ID

032932

Story no

1 / 6

Antartic hero sails again. First authentic pictures of famous explorer, who flew over Pole in 1929, leaving on second expedition.

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Sky’s the Limit for Kelly

Date released

28 Sep 1964

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1843

NoS ID

025694

Story no

5 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sky’s the Limit for Kelly. DESCRIPTION: At the Adelaide Show in South Australia, American world champion tree climber Kelly Stanley gave a spectacular performance of his skill....

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World News Headlines: Meeting at the South Pole

Date released

13 Feb 1958

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

2516

NoS ID

074807

Story no

5 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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