Frank Hurley Movies

A cinematic record of Sir Douglas Mawson's BANZ Antarctic Research Expeditions from 1929 to 1931. This film chronicles the crews voyage to chart new...

Compiled from authentic wartime footage shot by official AIF photographers, this film documents Australia's role in the First World War. The...

A silent, unedited compilation of World War I footage documenting Allied military operations and logistics during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.

‘Mo’ McIsaac and his sidekick Donald try to find work to support a young orphan girl he finds dancing for pennies in the street, Miriam,...

This short travel documentary showcases the natural landscapes, water systems, and historic sites of Tasmania. Produced on behalf of the Australian...

A silent documentary showing the pilots, mechanics and operations of the Australian Flying Corps. It highlights military aviation activities across...

At a picnic to celebrate Australia's 150th 'birthday', a family discusses significant events that shaped the nation. From re-enacting the arrival of...

A short documentary showing the construction and opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Narrated by Frank Hurley, it also features aerial views and...

A post-war travelogue capturing landscapes, national parks and key industries of Tasmania. The film highlights popular holiday destinations ranging...

A silent documentary of Australian aviators Ross and Keith Smith making their historic 1919 flight from England to Australia, captured on the final...

A silent documentary capturing Australian troops during the third battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) between September and October 1917. Filmed across...

Commissioned by the South Australian Centenary Committee to commemorate the state's 100th anniversary, this official documentary short showcases the...

Commissioned to promote tourism, this dramatised travelogue follows couple Jack and Jill as they travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in search...

This silent travelogue chronicles Francis Birtles' and Frank Hurley's 6,000-mile motorized expedition through the unmapped Australian wilderness....

Directed and filmed by Frank Hurley for Cinesound, this short industrial documentary captures the realities of 1930s mining in Broken Hill. This film...

An industrial documentary commissioned by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, this film chronicles the engineering and mining operations at...

A short wartime propaganda film documenting the initial progress of the AIF 6th Division during the Western Desert Campaign of WWII. The film records...

Sagebrush and Silver is a 1941 American short documentary film enjoying the beautiful scenery of Nevada in the United States and directed by Frank...

Frank Hurley (1885-1962) was firmly established by 1925 as Australia's most famous photographer. After World War 1, having filled the position as the...

Commissioned by Australian Paper Manufacturers, this documentary shows the process of paper manufacturing in the Boola Boola State Forest region of...