Saltwater crocodiles, or 'salties’, are the largest and most aggressive of all crocodile species.

Older brother Burrimmilla (David Gulpilil) introduces his younger brother, Charlie (Tom E Lewis), to his knowledge of the crocodile dreaming.

Annette Kellerman says she never needed a stunt double in any of her films.

Allen (Geoff Morrell) is crawling from the river, apologising for his role in an escape attempt that ended in debacle, when the crocodile sneaks up behind him at lightning speed. 

Two brothers, Burrimmilla (David Gulpilil) and Charlie (Tom E Lewis), travel to their mother’s burial site and return a sacred stone to its rightful place.

A sacred stone has been taken, and a child killed by a crocodile. An old woman explains, ‘Everything’s upside down now, it’s all wrong’.

Annette Kellerman speaks about her fearlessness when it comes to heights and her skill at performing high dive stunts in her movies.

Mick (Paul Hogan) has left signs in the sand for where he wants Wally (John Meillon) to lead the remaining two villains, Rico (Hechter Ubarry) and Miguel (Juan Fernandez).

This footage is from a collection of home movies made by colourful Englishman, Cecil Freer.

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by the National Film Board 1949. Directed by Lee Robinson.