With Byrd at the South Pole

Synopsis

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 record, part promotional film.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). silent. b&w. 82 min.

Year of production

1930

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: US$59.95 (+p&p)

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

Antarctic; Byrd, Richard E; polar regions

Credits

Contributor

Joseph T Rucker; W Van der Veer

Distributor

Name

Milestone Film & Video

Email

milefilms@gmail.com

Web

http://www.milestonefilms.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 201 767 3117

Fax

+1 201 767 3035

Address

PO Box 128
Harrington Park
New Jersey 07640 0128
USA