Summaries

Dramatization of the first climbing of the Matterhorn in 1865.

In 1865, the unconquered Matterhorn beckons; former rivals, Italian Carrel and Englishman Whymper, hope to climb it together, but national rivalry intervenes. Rival parties dangerously race for the summit in realistic, well-photographed climbing scenes; but when the mountain is climbed, the danger is far from over...—Rod Crawford <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • climbing
  • 1860s
  • swiss alps
  • year 1865
  • matterhorn
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Romance
  • History
Release date Aug 31, 1939
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations London Film Studios, Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Production companies London Film Productions Denham Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 16m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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