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Home of the Blizzard (1913): Cast

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Home of the Blizzard is a 1913 documentary directed by Frank Hurley, starring Sir Douglas Mawson, Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis and Xavier Guillaume Mertz. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Home of the Blizzard (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Frank Hurley
Genre
Documentary
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Home of the Blizzard About?

The premise of Home of the Blizzard without spoilers.

Frank Hurley (1885‑1962) was Australia’s leading photographer by 1925. Preferring the majesty of nature, his images appeared in books, newspapers and documentary films. In December 1911 he joined Mawson’s Antarctic expedition as official photographer; his striking stills were published and formed the 1913 documentary “Home of the Blizzard.”

Home of the Blizzard Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • year 1913
  • 1910s
  • 20th century
  • reference to douglas mawson
  • doctor
  • antarctic
  • south pole
  • antarctica
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Cast & crew

Home of the Blizzard Cast

Sir Douglas Mawson leads the cast, with Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis and Xavier Guillaume Mertz. Directed by Frank Hurley.

From the director

More from Frank Hurley

One more film directed by Frank Hurley: South.

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Home of the Blizzard Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic” and “Australasian Antarctic Expedition Films”.

Also known as
  • Dr. Mawson in the Antarctic
  • Australasian Antarctic Expedition Films
  • The Official Film of the Mawson Antarctic Expedition
  • Life in the Antarctic

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Home of the Blizzard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Home of the Blizzard, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Home of the Blizzard?

Home of the Blizzard runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Home of the Blizzard released?

Home of the Blizzard was released on July 19, 1913.

Who directed Home of the Blizzard?

Home of the Blizzard was directed by Frank Hurley.

More films by Frank Hurley

Who is in the cast of Home of the Blizzard?

Home of the Blizzard stars Sir Douglas Mawson, Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis and Xavier Guillaume Mertz.

Does Home of the Blizzard have a post-credit scene?

No. Home of the Blizzard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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