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Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic

Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic is a 1913 Australian documentary film by Frank Hurley about the Australasian Antarctic Expedition with Douglas Mawson.[1]

It was also known as Home of the Blizzard.[2]

Footage appeared to air in 1912 in cinemas.[3]

The film was successful in England and led to Ernest Shackleton hiring Hurley on Shackleton's expedition which led to the film In the Grip of the Polar Pack Ice..[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "High Adventure From a 15s. Camera", ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 1 June 1940, nla.obj-1370700860, retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Trove
  2. ^ ""HERALD" SATURDAY MAGAZINE". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 35, 677. New South Wales, Australia. 26 April 1952. p. 6. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Advertising". The Herald. No. 11, 470. Victoria, Australia. 8 August 1912. p. 6. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "MEN OF THE MEG No 8 – CAPT FRANK HURLEY", Everyones., Sydney: Everyones Ltd, 5 September 1934, nla.obj-577505721, retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Trove
  5. ^ ""Everyones" at the Film Enquiry. Hurley Wants Positives Made Here; Also Shilling Tax. UNION THEATRES NOT PREJUDICED AGAINST AUSSIE DRAMAS. AUSTRALIA COULD FORCE AMERICAN RELEASE.", Everyones., Sydney: Everyones Ltd, 22 June 1927, nla.obj-570116052, retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Trove
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