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Antarctic Pioneers

0.0Jan 1, 19630h 28mDocumentaryAdventure

Directed by Frank Hurley, Phillip Garth Law

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.

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Cast

Frank Hurley

Frank Hurley

Self - Narrator/Interviewee

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John West

Self - Narrator/Presenter