Antarctic Pioneers (1963)
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.
Directors: Frank Hurley, Phillip Garth Law.
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Frank Hurley as Self - Narrator/Interviewee |
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John West as Self - Narrator/Presenter |
| Directing | Frank Hurley | Director |
| Directing | Phillip Garth Law | Director |
| Production | Frank Bagnall | Producer |
| Production | Lee Robinson | Producer |
| Crew | Frank Hurley | Cinematography |
| Crew | Phillip Garth Law | Cinematography |
| Crew | John William Trerise | Cinematography |
| Crew | George Lowe | Cinematography |
| Editing | Jack Rogers | Editor |