The Conquest of the Pole
May 03 1912
•1h 33m
•Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
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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Georges Méliès
Le professeur Mabouloff
Fernande Albany
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