Frank Hurley
DirectingBorn 1885-10-15 · Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDied 1962-01-16
Biography
James Francis "Frank" Hurley (1885–1962) was an Australian photographer and filmmaker. He served as the official cinematographer on multiple polar expeditions, capturing raw footage that resulted in early documentary films such as Home of the Blizzard (1913) and South (1919). Hurley also worked as an official military photographer and cinematographer during both WWI and WWII, documenting campaigns across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. His broader filmography includes directing ethnographic documentaries and serving as a principal cinematographer on Australian narrative feature films.
Endurance
Oct 14, 2024Rated 7 out of 10
Antarctic Pioneers
Jan 01, 1963
Mid-East
Jan 01, 1945Isle of Many Waters
Jan 01, 1939
Treasures of Katoomba
Aug 03, 1936
Silver City
Jun 01, 1936Jewel of the Pacific
Mar 26, 1932A Symphony in Steel
Jun 03, 1932
Siege of the South
Sep 20, 1930Rated 10 out of 10
Pearls and Savages
Dec 01, 1921Rated 9 out of 10