Mt McKinley Adventure
Synopsis
Color film of the first ascent of the Northwest Buttress of Mt McKinley in 1954 by Fred Beckey, Donald McLean, William Hacket, Henry Meybohm, and Charles Wilson. Prior to 1954, Denali had been climbed by only two routes, the east and west faces. The team completed the first ascent of the mountain from the south, forging a route up the long northwest buttress, adjacent to Wickersham Wall, said to be the world’s second-highest sheer precipice. The film was filmed by Fred Beckey and produced by Hanson-Roberts Films from Seattle.
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January 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Beckey
- Original Title
- Mt McKinley Adventure
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Hanson-Roberts Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Beckey
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Beckey
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mt McKinley Adventure
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What is Mt McKinley Adventure about?
Color film of the first ascent of the Northwest Buttress of Mt McKinley in 1954 by Fred Beckey, Donald McLean, William Hacket, Henry Meybohm, and Charles Wilson. Prior to 1954, Denali had been climbed by only two routes, the east and west faces. The team completed the first ascent of the mountain from the south, forging a route up the long northwest buttress, adjacent to Wickersham Wall, said to be the world’s second-highest sheer precipice. The film was filmed by Fred Beckey and produced by Hanson-Roberts Films from Seattle.
Who directed Mt McKinley Adventure?
Mt McKinley Adventure was directed by Fred Beckey.
Who stars in Mt McKinley Adventure?
The principal cast of Mt McKinley Adventure includes Donald McLean, William Hackett, Henry Meybohm, Charles Wilson, Fred Beckey.
When was Mt McKinley Adventure released and how long is it?
Mt McKinley Adventure was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 17m.