The Ascent of Mont Blanc
L'Ascension du Mont Blanc
Synopsis
Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands Mulets refuge and the Grand Plateau refuge. This is the very first successfully filmed ascent. Joseph Vallot (1854-1925), rich heir of Lodève in Occitania. He devotes part of his fortune to the observation of the Alps, sometimes opposing the scientific community. He built an observatory, still standing today.
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Alpine mountain climbers in 1907. Archive film 92939
Type: Clip • Published 2014-11-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Lecarme
- Original Title
- L'Ascension du Mont Blanc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Lecarme
Camille Legrand
Department Leadership Roster
Camille Legrand
Director of Photography
Jean Lecarme
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What is The Ascent of Mont Blanc about?
Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands Mulets refuge and the Grand Plateau refuge. This is the very first successfully filmed ascent. Joseph Vallot (1854-1925), rich heir of Lodève in Occitania. He devotes part of his fortune to the observation of the Alps, sometimes opposing the scientific community. He built an observatory, still standing today.
Who directed The Ascent of Mont Blanc?
The Ascent of Mont Blanc was directed by Jean Lecarme.
Who stars in The Ascent of Mont Blanc?
The principal cast of The Ascent of Mont Blanc includes Joseph Vallot, Miss Tucker, Mademoiselle Veloux.
When was The Ascent of Mont Blanc released and how long is it?
The Ascent of Mont Blanc was released in 1907 with a total runtime of 14m.