‘WITH BYRD AT THE SOUTH POLE’

Evening Star, Issue 20636, 8 November 1930, Page 13

‘WITH BYRD AT THE SOUTH POLE’

AMAZING FILM AT THE ROXY As au exhibit of the cameraman’s art, as a scientific record, as a gripping narrative-—from, whichever of the three points of view it is regarded, ‘ With Byrd at the South Pole’ is a brilliant achievement. This remarkable record of Rear-admiral Richard Byrd’s and his gallant men’s work in Antarctica mado its debut before an enthusiastic audience at the Roxy Theatre yesterday. . . , There is no companion picture to ‘ With Byrd at tho;South Pole.’ It cnioys glorious distinction in this respect, and the story is not a product of the imagination, but a real adventure, packed with perils and hardships—a story that thrilled the world. j The pathos, the comedy, and the! dangers endured by Byrd r.r*l his party j in the desolate snowy wastes at tho I bottom of the world have been blended expertly, tho result being a wonderful record of a grand achievement that is imperishable. What is more, the filming has been carried out with an oyo to what pleases tho public from a pictorial and “human interest ” view- , point. The picture' opens a; talkie section, wherein Rear-admiral I Byrd briefly sums np tho results of the expedition,' incidentally expressing high , admiration of- tho people of New Zealand and of the groat assistance given ' hv the dominion. 1 Throughout tho film is accompanied hy realistio_ sound ; effects, and a vocal explanation ol Byrd’s flight to tho Polo., [