Most Popular Frank Hurley Trailers
Total trailers found: 42
Endurance Trailer (2024)
14 October 2024
A century after Shackleton's Endurance sank beneath the ice, explorers uncover the legendary shipwreck and an amazing tale of survival.
South Trailer (1919)
01 January 1919
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Antarctic Pioneers Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
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.
Mid-East Trailer (1945)
01 January 1945
Filmed over six years, this documentary records the daily life, cultural traditions, wartime impacts, landscape and reconstruction across the Middle East and North Africa during WWII.
Palestine Sections Trailer (1917)
01 January 1917
A silent, unedited compilation of World War I footage documenting Allied military operations and logistics during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.
Silver City Trailer (1936)
01 June 1936
Directed and filmed by Frank Hurley for Cinesound, this short industrial documentary captures the realities of 1930s mining in Broken Hill.
Grandad Rudd Trailer (1935)
02 February 1935
The first sequel to the original box office hit On Our Selection, Grandad Rudd drops in on the Rudd family, headed by patriarch Dad Rudd (Bert Bailey), much later in life, with the family now prosperous farmers.
Australia at War 1914-1918 Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
A detailed historical account of the major campaigns fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Forty Thousand Horsemen Trailer (1940)
26 December 1940
Charles Chauvel's 1940 cinematic tribute to the mounted troops of the Australian Light Horse regiments is a rousing call to arms, giving life to the heroic tales of mateship during the Great War.
We of the A.I.F. Trailer (1939)
01 January 1939
Compiled from authentic wartime footage shot by official AIF photographers, this film documents Australia's role in the First World War.
Jungle Woman Trailer (1926)
22 May 1926
Englishman Martin South (Eric Bransby Williams) is leading an expedition into the Dutch New Guinea hinterland to search for gold, being joined by George Mardyke (Jameson Thomas), who he thinks is his friend.
The Road to Russia Trailer (1944)
01 January 1944
A short film documenting the massive Allied overland operation managed by PAIFORCE (Persia and Iraq force) during WWII.
With the Australian Flying Corps in France, England and Palestine Trailer (1919)
01 January 1919
A silent documentary showing the pilots, mechanics and operations of the Australian Flying Corps. It highlights military aviation activities across France, Palestine and England during and immediately after the First World War.
The Silence of Dean Maitland Trailer (1934)
12 May 1934
In a small coastal town, young clergyman Cyril Maitland is involved in a tragedy that could ruin his rising career.
Oasis Trailer (1936)
10 January 1936
Commissioned to promote South Australia's 100th anniversary, this film documents the landscape, rural industries and Indigenous people throughout Central Australia and the Northern Territory.
Follow the Sun Trailer (1938)
01 January 1938
This promotional travelogue showcases the Great Barrier Reef as an ideal holiday destination, taking viewers on a tour of its scenic islands.
Siege of the South Trailer (1930)
20 September 1930
Siege of the South is a 1931 Australian documentary film by Frank Hurley. It featured Douglas Mawson.
Home of the Blizzard Trailer (1913)
19 July 1913
Serving as the official record of Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), this film records the 600-mile expedition to the Magnetic South Pole between December 1911 and March 1913.
Strike Me Lucky Trailer (1934)
16 November 1934
‘Mo’ McIsaac and his sidekick Donald try to find work to support a young orphan girl he finds dancing for pennies in the street, Miriam, unaware she is really the missing daughter of rich aristocrat, Major Burnett.
With the Australian forces in Palestine Trailer (1919)
22 March 1919
A silent actuality documentary compiling footage captured by official war photographer Frank Hurley during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I.
Isle of Many Waters Trailer (1939)
01 January 1939
This short travel documentary showcases the natural landscapes, water systems, and historic sites of Tasmania.
A Symphony in Steel Trailer (1932)
03 June 1932
A short documentary showing the construction and opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Narrated by Frank Hurley, it also features aerial views and scenic locations around Sydney.
Jewel of the Pacific Trailer (1932)
26 March 1932
An Australian travelogue documenting the landscapes, rodent-control efforts, local community and workers on Lord Howe Island.
The Hound of the Deep Trailer (1926)
06 November 1926
To claim his inheritance, John Strong travels to Thursday Island with an ultimatum to locate a valuable pearl within two years.
Australia's Unknown Trailer (1915)
02 January 1915
This silent travelogue chronicles Francis Birtles' and Frank Hurley's 6,000-mile motorized expedition through the unmapped Australian wilderness.
Here is Paradise Trailer (1936)
24 January 1936
Commissioned by the South Australian Centenary Committee to commemorate the state's 100th anniversary, this official documentary short showcases the architecture, agricultural developments, urban and regional landscapes of South Australia.
Into the Frozen South Trailer (1933)
05 June 1933
A short documentary about Sir Douglas Mawson's Antarctic expeditions, compiled from archival footage taken by Frank Hurley.
Treasures of Katoomba Trailer (1936)
03 August 1936
Commissioned to promote 1930s tourism, this charming travelogue follows young lovers Jack and Jill on a scenic treasure hunt across the Blue Mountains.
The Squatter's Daughter Trailer (1933)
23 September 1933
A story of rival sheep stations and of the strong-willed squatter’s daughter who wants to unite them.
Inside Tobruk Trailer (1941)
30 August 1941
A short newsreel capturing active siege conditions, daily frontline trench life, and material destruction in Tobruk, Libya, during World War II.
The Keeper of the Trees Trailer (1937)
22 January 1937
This industrial short film provides a visual survey of the local timber industry, documenting the scale, infrastructure, and manufacturing pipelines of the pine plantations across New Zealand's North Island volcanic plateau.
Advance to Libya Trailer (1941)
01 April 1941
A short wartime propaganda film documenting the initial progress of the AIF 6th Division during the Western Desert Campaign of WWII.
Pageant of Power Trailer (1936)
07 April 1936
An industrial documentary commissioned by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, this film chronicles the engineering and mining operations at Yallourn.
Tall Timbers Trailer (1937)
03 August 1937
A young forestry graduate, Jim Thornton, is involved in a race between timber companies to fill a major contract.
Fighting in Flanders Trailer (1917)
01 October 1917
A silent documentary capturing Australian troops during the third battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) between September and October 1917.
The Garden of Tasmania Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
A post-war travelogue capturing landscapes, national parks and key industries of Tasmania. The film highlights popular holiday destinations ranging from the shores of the Freycinet Peninsula and lakes surrounding Cradle Mountain, to key trades such as the region's agricultural farmlands, timber logging, and apple orchards.
Vulcan's Crucible Trailer (1937)
18 August 1937
An industrial short film documenting metallurgical smelting and refining processes at the Port Pirie works in South Australia.
The Eternal Forest Trailer (1950)
01 January 1950
Commissioned by Australian Paper Manufacturers, this documentary shows the process of paper manufacturing in the Boola Boola State Forest region of Gippsland, Victoria.
Pearls and Savages Trailer (1921)
01 December 1921
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 first official photographer of the Australian war effort, Hurley became interested in Papua New Guinea.
Ross Smith’s Flight from London to Australia Trailer (1920)
08 June 1920
A silent documentary of Australian aviators Ross and Keith Smith making their historic 1919 flight from England to Australia, captured on the final legs of the journey by filmmaker Frank Hurley.
A Nation is Built Trailer (1938)
11 February 1938
At a picnic to celebrate Australia's 150th 'birthday', a family discusses significant events that shaped the nation.
Sagebrush and Silver Trailer (1941)
15 August 1941
Sagebrush and Silver is a 1941 American short documentary film enjoying the beautiful scenery of Nevada in the United States and directed by Frank Hurley.
