Cast
Jack Holt
as Jack Bradon
Ralph Graves
as 'Frisky' Pierce
Fay Wray
as Helen Pierce
Hobart Bosworth
as Louis Rondelle
Roscoe Karns
as Sock McGuire
Harold Goodwin
as Hansen
Clarence Muse
as Clarence
Emmett Corrigan
as Rear Adm. John S. Martin
Bess Flowers
as Party Guest (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Parade Official (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, War
Votes11
DirectorFrank Capra
WritersFrank Wead, Jo Swerling
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDirigible
About Dirigible
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.
Directed by Frank Capra, Dirigible leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1931.
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