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Blue Ice (1954)

Movie 28 min

A record of the 1954 Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, which relieved the scientific stations at Macquarie and Heard Islands and established a new station at Mawson on MacRobertson Land in Australian Antarctic Territory. The film describes the expedition's departure from Melbourne in December 1953 and follows its 12,000 mile journey through high seas and pack ice, providing an insight into daily life at the stations and the challenges presented by often-difficult conditions. Blue Ice contains stunning footage of towering icebergs and masses of penguins as well as aerial reconnaissance and surveillance.

Phillip Garth Law Director Phillip Garth Law Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 4, 1954
Runtime
28 min
IMDb
tt1813191
Country
Australia
Studio
Australian News and Information Bureau

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blue Ice about?
A record of the 1954 Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, which relieved the scientific stations at Macquarie and Heard Islands and established a new station at Mawson on MacRobertson Land in Australian Antarctic Territory. The film describes the expedition's departure from Melbourne in December 1953 and follows its 12,000 mile journey through high seas and pack ice, providing an insight into daily life at the stations and the challenges presented by often-difficult conditions. Blue Ice contains stunning footage of towering icebergs and masses of penguins as well as aerial reconnaissance and surveillance.
Who directed Blue Ice?
Blue Ice was directed by Phillip Garth Law.
Who stars in Blue Ice?
Blue Ice stars James Dibble.
When was Blue Ice released?
Blue Ice is a 1954 documentary film.
Where can I watch Blue Ice?
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