France, 1912
20m 30s
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
A group of explorers set off for the North Pole aboard their airship. After passing by the signs of the zodiac and being attacked by a giant snow monster, they reach their destination.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Novel: Voyages et aventures du Captaine Hatteras by Jules Verne
Cast
Georges Méliès (Engineer Mabouloff)
Fernande Albany
Alternative Titles
Conquest of the Pole – English language title
La Conquête du pôle
References
Periodicals
- The Movie p.2149 – credits, review
Books
- Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges Méliès by John Frazer pp.213-217 – illustrated notes
- Aurum Film Encyclopedia: Science Fiction by Phil Hardy (ed). p.46 – illustrated credits, review
- Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.45-46 – credits
- Jules Verne on Film by Thomas C. Renzi p.13
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.74 – credits
- Vintage Science Fiction Films, 1896-1949 by Michael Benson p.139
