Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life and Times of Captain Frank Hurley

Synopsis

Biography of Australian-born photojournalist Frank Hurley, who filmed and photographed Australian explorer Douglas Mawson’s expedition to Antarctica in 1911, and then Ernest Shackleton’s later undertaking. He served as a front-line photographer in both world wars, travelled with missionaries to Papua New Guinea and Tasmania, photographed Australia extensively and produced feature films there. Includes film footage of the Shackleton expedition. Narrated by Leo McKern.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 48 min.

Year of production

1973

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

History

Keywords

Antarctic; photojournalism

Credits

Cast

Leo McKern

Production Company

Name

C T C Inc.

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

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