Frank Hurley Movies

A silent documentary of Australian aviators Ross and Keith Smith making their historic 1919 flight from England to Australia, captured on the final...

This promotional travelogue showcases the Great Barrier Reef as an ideal holiday destination, taking viewers on a tour of its scenic islands. The...

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...

Compiled from authentic wartime footage shot by official AIF photographers, this film documents Australia's role in the First World War. The...

A short wartime propaganda film documenting the initial progress of the AIF 6th Division during the Western Desert Campaign of WWII. The film records...

An Australian travelogue documenting the landscapes, rodent-control efforts, local community and workers on Lord Howe Island.

Opens with a shot of King William Street from the Government House gates, then moves on to an aerial view of the street. Proceeds to show views of:...

At a picnic to celebrate Australia's 150th 'birthday', a family discusses significant events that shaped the nation. From re-enacting the arrival of...

A young forestry graduate, Jim Thornton, is involved in a race between timber companies to fill a major contract. Jim has joined the crew of a genial...

An industrial documentary commissioned by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, this film chronicles the engineering and mining operations at...

Commissioned to promote 1930s tourism, this charming travelogue follows young lovers Jack and Jill on a scenic treasure hunt across the Blue...

An industrial short film documenting metallurgical smelting and refining processes at the Port Pirie works in South Australia. Serving as the...

This industrial short film provides a visual survey of the local timber industry, documenting the scale, infrastructure, and manufacturing pipelines...