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South

1919-01-01 Documentary 1hr 21m

The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

  • Released
    1919-01-01
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 21m
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    Ralph Minden Film

Crew

Frank Hurley
Director
Keywords:
exploration

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Cast

Ernest Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton
Leader of the Expedition (as Sir Ernest Shackleton)
Frank Worsley

Frank Worsley
Captain of the Endurance (as Captain F. Worsley)
J. Stenhouse

J. Stenhouse
Captain of the Aurora (as Lieut. J. Stenhouse)
Captain L. Hussey

Captain L. Hussey
Meteorologist
Dr. McIlroy

Dr. McIlroy
Head of Scientific Staff
Mr. Wordie

Mr. Wordie
Head of Scientific Staff (as Wordie)
Dr. Macklin

Dr. Macklin
Doctor
Frank Wild

Frank Wild
Second in Command of the Endurance
Tom Crean

Tom Crean
Crewman
Mr. James

Mr. James
Crewman (as James)
Mr. Clark

Mr. Clark
Crewman (as Clark)
Mr. Greenstreet

Mr. Greenstreet
Crewman (as Greenstreet)

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A Review by FrankAZ

Written by FrankAZ on 2012-12-30

When Frank Hurley loaded his cameras onto the Endurance in August 1914, ready to set sail with Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic expeditio... read more

When Frank Hurley loaded his cameras onto the Endurance in August 1914, ready to set sail with Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic expedition, he had no idea of what he would end up filming. This silent movie, released in 1919, contains Hurley's record of the expedition, and of what happened when the ship became stuck in the ice, leaving the explorers with little hope of rescue. Of course, we know that they were eventually saved, almost two years after setting sail, thanks to an astonishing 800-mile voyage by Shackleton and a handful of men in a tiny boat, but this film shows the resilience of these stranded men, even when rescue seemed impossible. The opening title card describes what follows as a tale of British pluck, and it's remarkable to see how the explorers maintained their good spirits even when things were at their bleakest: training dogs, learning to ski, and continuing their scientific research. Hurley even filmed the moment when the ship, crushed by the ice, finally sank: a few seconds of film that are agonizing to watch even now. And when the ordeal ended, when lesser men might be resting and recovering, Hurley took the time to film the wildlife of South Georgia and the whaling station to which the exhausted men were taken. This freshly restored print is in wonderful condition and allows us to see, for the first time since the film's release, an incredible adventure brought to life. --Simon Leake

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-06

Using some originally shot footage from the expedition that started just as Europe went to war in 1914, this tells a fascinating story of hu... read more

Using some originally shot footage from the expedition that started just as Europe went to war in 1914, this tells a fascinating story of human endeavour in the face of just about everything hostile that nature has in it's armoury. We see elements of their preparation, their voyage and of the treacherousness of their new environment as their ship struggles to make headway through the ever thickening ice - before ultimately ending up as glorified kindling! Unfortunately, though not unsurprisingly, there are no images as the majority of the crew are left on Elephant Island whilst Sir Ernest Shackleton and his small crew embark on an 800 mile journey to "neighbouring" South Georgia in an open boat to try and summon help from the whaling station there. The photography is great - we see many creatures from the Antarctic for the first time; have some fun with the penguins and the seals - and the weather, the adverse weather conditions just have you reaching for a duvet at each turn. This is a great story of endurance that demonstrates just what could be done with grit and determination, and without the aid of modern technology - and if you can see it on a bigger screen, then the whole scale of their adventure through this perilous terrain makes this quite a compelling watch.

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A Review by FrankAZ

When Frank Hurley loaded his cameras onto the Endurance in August 1914, ready to set sail with Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic expedition, he had no idea of what he would end up filming. This silent movie, released in 1919, contains Hur...

reviewer avatar

A Review by FrankAZ

Written by FrankAZ on 2012-12-30

When Frank Hurley loaded his cameras onto the Endurance in August 1914, ready to set sail with Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic expedition, he had no idea of what he would end up filming. This sile...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-06

Using some originally shot footage from the expedition that started just as Europe went to war in 1914, this tells a fascinating story of human endeavour in the face of just about everything hostile t...

read more