Antarctic Pioneers
1963
28 min
English
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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Keywords
- antarctica
- south pole
- australian history
- polar region
- antarctic exploration
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Top Cast
Frank Hurley as Self - Narrator
John West as Self - Narrator
Top Crew
Frank Hurley · Director
Phillip Garth Law · Director
Jack Rogers · Editor
Frank Bagnall · Producer
Lee Robinson · Producer
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