Remarkable Occurrences: being the life and journeys of Captain James Cook

Australia, 1963

Film
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Reconstructs Cook’s early life and explorations, illustrated by contemporary prints and film of points visited and extracts from his own reports.

Credits

producer

Kip Porteous

production company

Australian Broadcasting Commission

Language

English

Duration

00:29:00:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

27827

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel â†’ Cook, James, 1728-1779

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel â†’ Explorers - Australia

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Sailing ships

Documentary

Documentary â†’ Documentary films - Australia

History â†’ Cook, James, 1728-1779

History â†’ Explorers - Australia

People â†’ Cook, James, 1728-1779

Short films

Short films â†’ Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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