Frank Hurley Movies

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

A silent actuality documentary compiling footage captured by official war photographer Frank Hurley during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World...

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

A young forestry graduate, Jim Thornton, is involved in a race between timber companies to fill a major contract. Jim has joined the crew of a genial...

An industrial short film documenting metallurgical smelting and refining processes at the Port Pirie works in South Australia. Serving as the...

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

A short documentary about Sir Douglas Mawson's Antarctic expeditions, compiled from archival footage taken by Frank Hurley. Framing the Antarctic...

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

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

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

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

A short film compiled from actuality footage during the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa, World War II. This film shows frontline military...

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

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

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

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

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

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