Frank Hurley
Known for Directing · 7 credits
- Born
- 1885-10-15
- Died
- 1962-01-16
- Place of birth
- Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Also known as
- James Francis Hurley · Captain Frank Hurley
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.
Known For
Endurance
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Antarctic Pioneers
1963
as Self - Narrator/Interviewee
Siege of the South
1930
as Self - Narrator, Photographer & Cinematographer
Pearls and Savages
1921
as Self
Jewel of the Pacific
1932
as Self - Narrator
Treasures of Katoomba
1936
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Movies (7)
Endurance
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Antarctic Pioneers
1963
as Self - Narrator/Interviewee
Siege of the South
1930
as Self - Narrator, Photographer & Cinematographer
Pearls and Savages
1921
as Self
Jewel of the Pacific
1932
as Self - Narrator
Treasures of Katoomba
1936
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Isle of Many Waters
1939
as Self - Narrator (voice)
About Frank Hurley
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 c… With 7 credits spanning from 1921 to 2024, Frank Hurley has appeared in 7 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Frank Hurley Movies
- Endurance (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
- Antarctic Pioneers (1963) — as Self - Narrator/Interviewee
- Siege of the South (1930) — as Self - Narrator, Photographer & Cinematographer
- Pearls and Savages (1921) — as Self
- Jewel of the Pacific (1932) — as Self - Narrator
Where to Watch Frank Hurley Films
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