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Southward Ho With Mawson

Year1930
Directed byFrank Hurley
Made inAustralia
Douglas Mawson
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At a glance

Southward Ho With Mawson is a silent Australian documentary made by Frank Hurley. Released in 1930, it follows the first BANZARE expedition, which set out in 1929 under the leadership of Douglas Mawson. Hurley both directed and filmed the documentary, linking its subject and its images to the expedition itself. The film is also known as Southward Ho! With Mawson. Its focus on Mawson and the expedition gives it a place among documentaries about exploration and Australia. For viewers interested in early documentary film, the work offers a record centered on a specific Antarctic expedition rather than a broad account of exploration. Douglas Mawson is listed as its subject, and Frank Hurley as its director. The film's genre is documentary film; no runtime or language is specified here.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in Douglas Mawson, the first BANZARE expedition, or early Australian documentary film.

What is good

  • Centers on the first BANZARE expedition
  • Directed and filmed by Frank Hurley
  • Features Douglas Mawson as its subject

What to know first

  • Silent film
  • No runtime is listed

Verdict

Southward Ho With Mawson offers a focused documentary account of the first BANZARE expedition. Its silent format and direct connection to Hurley may appeal to viewers exploring early Australian documentary cinema.

Details

Year
1930wikidata.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
tt0203149wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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