The Great White Silence
Originally released in 1924. The Great White Silence is a documentary film. directed by Herbert G. Ponting.
Starring Robert Falcon Scott, Herbert G. Ponting, and Henry R. Bowers
Synopsis
Herbert Ponting travelled to Antarctica with Captain Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition and filmed the stunning images that make up this extraordinary documentary. (Originally released in 1912 as With Captain Scott in the Antarctic, the material was re-edited and re-issued by Ponting in 1924 as The Great White Silence.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great White Silence about?
Herbert Ponting travelled to Antarctica with Captain Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition and filmed the stunning images that make up this extraordinary documentary. (Originally released in 19...
Who directed The Great White Silence?
The Great White Silence was directed by Herbert G. Ponting.
How long is The Great White Silence?
The Great White Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Great White Silence released?
The Great White Silence was released on May 1, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great White Silence?
The main cast of The Great White Silence includes Robert Falcon Scott, Herbert G. Ponting, Henry R. Bowers, Edgar Evans, Lawrence E.G. Oates.