Frank Hurley Movies

  • 1913
    Home of the Blizzard

    Home of the Blizzard

    Home of the Blizzard

    81913HD

    Frank Hurley (1885-1962) was firmly established by 1925 as Australia's most famous photographer. An artist interested less in expressing human...

    Home of the Blizzard
  • 1932
    Jewel of the Pacific

    Jewel of the Pacific

    Jewel of the Pacific

    01932HD

    An Australian travelogue documenting the landscapes, rodent-control efforts, local community and workers on Lord Howe Island.

    Jewel of the Pacific
  • 1941
    Advance to Libya

    Advance to Libya

    Advance to Libya

    01941HD

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

    Advance to Libya
  • 1932
    A Symphony in Steel

    A Symphony in Steel

    A Symphony in Steel

    01932HD

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

    A Symphony in Steel
  • 1921
    Pearls and Savages

    Pearls and Savages

    Pearls and Savages

    91921HD

    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...

    Pearls and Savages
  • 1936
    Pageant of Power

    Pageant of Power

    Pageant of Power

    01936HD

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

    Pageant of Power
  • 1938
    A Nation is Built

    A Nation is Built

    A Nation is Built

    71938HD

    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 Nation is Built
  • 1934
    Here is Paradise

    Here is Paradise

    Here is Paradise

    91934HD

    Opens with a shot of King William Street from the Government House gates, then moves on to an aerial view of the street. Proceeds to show views of:...

    Here is Paradise
  • 1930
    Siege of the South

    Siege of the South

    Siege of the South

    101930HD

    Siege of the South is a 1931 Australian documentary film by Frank Hurley. It featured Douglas Mawson. It was based on footage taken on the BANZ...

    Siege of the South
  • 1938
    Follow the Sun

    Follow the Sun

    Follow the Sun

    01938HD

    This promotional travelogue showcases the Great Barrier Reef as an ideal holiday destination, taking viewers on a tour of its scenic islands. The...

    Follow the Sun
  • 1915
    Australia's Unknown

    Australia's Unknown

    Australia's Unknown

    01915HD

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

    Australia's Unknown
  • 1941
    Sagebrush and Silver

    Sagebrush and Silver

    Sagebrush and Silver

    61941HD

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

    Sagebrush and Silver
  • 1933
    The Squatter's Daughter

    The Squatter's Daughter

    The Squatter's Daughter

    7.51933HD

    A story of rival sheep stations and of the strong-willed squatter’s daughter who wants to unite them.

    The Squatter's Daughter
  • 1936
    Treasures of Katoomba

    Treasures of Katoomba

    Treasures of Katoomba

    01936HD

    Commissioned to promote 1930s tourism, this charming travelogue follows young lovers Jack and Jill on a scenic treasure hunt across the Blue...

    Treasures of Katoomba
  • 1939
    Isle of Many Waters

    Isle of Many Waters

    Isle of Many Waters

    01939HD

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

    Isle of Many Waters