With Byrd at the South Pole: The Story of Little America

Starring:Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Clair D. Alexander, Bernt Balchen, George H. Black, Quin A. Blackburn, Kennard F. Bubier, Christopher Braathen, Jacob Bursey, Arnold H. Clark, Dr. Francis D. Coman, Frederick E. Crockett, Victor H. Czegka, Frank T. Davies, Joe De Ganahl, E.J. Demas, James A. Feury, Edward E. Goodale, Charles F. Gould, Dr. Lawrence M. Gould, William C. Haines
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD
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The story of Little America. Selected as one of the "Ten Best Films of the Year" by The New York Times and winner of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, "With Byrd at the South Pole" is a celebration of the American hero at its zenith. Byrd's establishment of Little America and the spectacular first flight over the South Pole--part publicity stunt, part scientific milestone--marked the end of an era. This little-seen record of the 1928-30 adventure opens with a short introduction by Rear-Admiral Byrd, detailing the aims of the expedition and the bravery of previous explorers to the Pole. The photography by Joseph Rucker and Willard Van der Veer is brilliant, and this restoration from original 35mm archival material shows it to wonderful advantage.
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- With Byrd at the South Pole
- Remarkable story and visuals
- stunning camera work & fascinating history
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With Byrd at the South Pole: The Story of Little America
Starring: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd , Clair D. Alexander , Bernt Balchen , George H. Black , and Quin A. Blackburn
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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ASIN: B00003XAMF
Release Date: 2000-02-01 |
Description
The story of Little America. Selected as one of the "Ten Best Films of the Year" by The New York Times and winner of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, "With Byrd at the South Pole" is a celebration of the American hero at its zenith. Byrd's establishment of Little America and the spectacular first flight over the South Pole--part publicity stunt, part scientific milestone--marked the end of an era. This little-seen record of the 1928-30 adventure opens with a short introduction by Rear-Admiral Byrd, detailing the aims of the expedition and the bravery of previous explorers to the Pole. The photography by Joseph Rucker and Willard Van der Veer is brilliant, and this restoration from original 35mm archival material shows it to wonderful advantage.
Customer Reviews:
With Byrd at the South Pole.......2007-06-21
Seventy-five years after the fact, this remains a fascinating visual testament to human persistence and the awesome variety of our world. At times it's difficult to believe the sheer daring of the Byrd mission and the ingenious ways the team overcame life-threatening obstacles. A ground-breaking documentary that brings a heroic, often overlooked chapter of history to life.
Remarkable story and visuals.......2007-05-11
I bought this because I am interested in the story of Byrd and his dog, a Smooth Fox Terrier named Igloo, who accompanied him to both Poles on Byrd's expeditions. It was great to see this little guy in such an alien environment as Antartica. But the experience of seeing what these remarkable men accomplished in the most unforgiving of settings was most memorable. The film won an Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1930, and one can see why watching this footage.
stunning camera work & fascinating history.......2006-12-05
a strange hybrid of documentary and travelog and potboiler docudrama; its clear that genres were still defining themselves when this movie was made. while much of the "plotline" is dubious, the heroism of the figures involved is not, and the camera work under undeniably terrifying conditions is nothing short of spectacular. i wont call this a great movie but id recommend it to anyone.
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