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The Dangers of the Alps

Jan 1, 1905 · 9m
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The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the Alpine Club, and the hotelier Herr Fritz Boss from Grindelwald. The film consists of 24 scenes including a final scene of the team on the summit. The film starts with the climbers and the guide leaving the Bear Hotel, at Grindelwald. Later the party arrives at the Wetterhorn Hotel, at the mountain base. They climb the Milchbach Ladders to gain the top of the glacier, cross the Seebach Platte and the upper glacier, and pass the night at the Mountain Inn. Next morning they overcome the Great Coulvu and gain the arete to finally reach the summit. Sections of the film are tinted to give the effects of dawn, sunset and rose-glow actually experienced during the climb.

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CAST

H.J. Heard
Self
E. Burchell-Rodway
Self
Fritz Boss
Self
Christian Bergener
Self
Directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Charles Urban Trading Company
Country
GB

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