CinemaOSMovie · 1963 · 0h 28m

Antarctic Pioneers

The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica

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Presented by explorer Frank Hurley in his final film appearance, this documentary chronicles Australia's role in the scientific exploration of Antarctica and the hardships the pioneers endured. Using archival footage, this film spans from 1911, following Sir Douglas Mawson's first expedition, to Phillip Law establishing the continent's first permanent research station in 1954.

Directed byFrank Hurley, Phillip Garth Law

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 28m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1963
Studios
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Frank Hurley

Frank Hurley

Self - Narrator/Interviewee

John West

Self - Narrator/Presenter

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Hurley
Frank Hurley
Phillip Garth Law
Produced by
Frank Bagnall
Lee Robinson

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