Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life of Frank Hurley
Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life of Frank Hurley
1972, English. Directed by Anthony Buckley.
Narrated by Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey), this is a compelling biography of pioneer cameraman, war photographer, explorer, film director, writer, lecturer and broadcaster, Frank Hurley, one of the world's finest still photographers. From outback Australia to the deserts of the Middle East to Antarctica this program shows his extraordinary skills and achievements. Featured are compelling images from historic pioneering expeditions, including Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic Expedition aborad the Endurance. Also seen is Hurley's footage of his expedition to New Guinea, his coverage of WW I and WW II, and an excerpt from his foray into feature films with The Jungle Woman in 1926.
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- 0h 45m
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- 20 May 1972
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Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life of Frank Hurley (1972) was directed by Anthony Buckley.