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…
South (1919)
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Top Cast
Ernest Shackleton
Leader of the Expedition (as Sir Ernest Shackleton)
Frank Worsley
Captain of the Endurance (as Captain F. Worsley)
J. Stenhouse
Captain of the Aurora (as Lieut. J. Stenhouse)
Captain L. Hussey
Meteorologist
Dr. McIlroy
Head of Scientific Staff
Mr. Wordie
Head of Scientific Staff (as Wordie)
Dr. Macklin
Doctor
Frank Wild
Second in Command of the Endurance
Tom Crean
Crewman
Mr. James
Crewman (as James)
Mr. Clark
Crewman (as Clark)
Mr. Greenstreet
Crewman (as Greenstreet)
Reviews
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…
FAQ about South
What is South about?
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
When was South released?
South was released in 1919.
What genres does South belong to?
South is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in South?
The cast of South includes Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley, J. Stenhouse, Captain L. Hussey, Dr. McIlroy.