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Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic

Year1913
Directed byFrank Hurley
Made inAustralia
Douglas Mawson
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At a glance

Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic is a silent documentary assembled from footage of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911–1914, led by Australian geologist and explorer Douglas Mawson. Frank Hurley, an expedition member and official photographer, filmed moving images as well as taking still photographs. The footage appeared in different versions, sometimes with stills, under several titles. In Australia, early releases in 1912 and 1913 were called With Mawson in the South; other listed titles include Home of the Blizzard and Life in the Antarctic. Although direction has been attributed to Hurley, the film's history indicates he was likely its cinematographer rather than its director. The entry lists Australia as its country and Frank Hurley as its director. It is a documentary record tied to the expedition and its Antarctic setting.

Who it is for

It suits viewers and students interested in Antarctic exploration, Douglas Mawson or early silent documentary footage.

What is good

  • Documents footage from the 1911–1914 expedition.
  • The expedition was led by Douglas Mawson.
  • Hurley photographed the expedition.
  • Known under several release titles.

What to know first

  • The film is silent.
  • The footage appeared in varying versions.

Verdict

This entry connects Antarctic expedition footage with the work of photographer Frank Hurley and explorer Douglas Mawson. Its shifting titles and versions are useful context for readers exploring early documentary film.

Details

Year
1913wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Frank Hurleywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Australiawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
Douglas Mawsonwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0002973wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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