Dirigible_
"GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!"
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.
Starring
Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Dirigible was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
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...
Dirigible is a Adventure, Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Jack Holt
Jack Bradon
Ralph Graves
'Frisky' Pierce
Fay Wray
Helen Pierce
Hobart Bosworth
Louis Rondelle
Roscoe Karns
Sock McGuire
Harold Goodwin
Hansen
Clarence Muse
Clarence
Emmett Corrigan
Rear Adm. John S. Martin
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Parade Official (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Admiral's Aide (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Lt. Rowland (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Lakehurst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonald
Lt. Fogarty (uncredited)
Adrian Morris
Dirigible 'Los Angeles' Crewman (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Sailor (uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
Doctor (uncredited)
Alan Roscoe
Commander of U.S.S. Lexington (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Naval Officer (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dirigible about?
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.
How long is Dirigible?
Dirigible has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Dirigible?
The cast of Dirigible includes Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray, Hobart Bosworth, Roscoe Karns.
What is the rating of Dirigible?
Dirigible has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
War