Frank Hurley Movies

A short film documenting the massive Allied overland operation managed by PAIFORCE (Persia and Iraq force) during WWII. This film captures the brutal...

A short newsreel capturing active siege conditions, daily frontline trench life, and material destruction in Tobruk, Libya, during World War II....

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 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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