Antarctic Pioneers (1963)
The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica
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.
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Cast
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Frank Hurley | As: Self - Narrator/Interviewee |
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John West | As: Self - Narrator/Presenter |
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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.
| Tagline: | The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica |
| Certification: | G |
Cast
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Frank Hurley |
Self - Narrator/Interviewee |
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John West |
Self - Narrator/Presenter |
Directed By
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Frank Hurley |
Director |
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Phillip Garth Law |
Director |
Writing Credits
Production Crew
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Frank Bagnall |
Producer |
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Lee Robinson |
Producer |
Edited By
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Jack Rogers |
Editor |
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Sound
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Other Crew
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Frank Hurley |
Cinematography |
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Phillip Garth Law |
Cinematography |
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John William Trerise |
Cinematography |
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George Lowe |
Cinematography |
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