Movie: With Byrd at the South Pole

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Floyd Gibbons
Floyd Gibbons

Himself - Narrator

Richard E. Byrd
Richard E. Byrd

Himself

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    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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    1930-06-19

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