The Conquest of the Pole

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The Conquest of the Pole

1912

0h 33m

6.2(50 votes)

Adventure

Comedy

Science Fiction

Overview

A science fantasy film that deals with an extraordinary race to the north pole by rival parties of balloonists. Based on the novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" by Jules Verne.

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2 members

Directing

Georges Méliès

Le professeur Mabouloff

Acting

Fernande Albany

Unknown Role

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