 Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot  Frisky  Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky s wife. After Braden s dirigible expedition fails, Frisky tries an expedition by plane. Unfortunately he crashes and strands his party at the South Pole. Braden must decide between a risky rescue attempt by dirigible and remaining safely at home with Helen.