(Antarctic Pioneers)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Genres:

Documentary,

Adventure

Runtime:

28 minutes

Year:

1963

Directors:

Frank Hurley

Production companies:

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Actors:

Self - Narrator/Interviewee

Self - Narrator/Presenter

Crews:

Director

Director

Producer

Producer

Cinematography