The Dangers of the Alps
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Frank Ormiston-Smith
- Original Title
- The Dangers of the Alps
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1905
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Charles Urban Trading Company
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Frank Ormiston-Smith
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Frank Ormiston-Smith
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What is The Dangers of the Alps about?
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.
Who directed The Dangers of the Alps?
The Dangers of the Alps was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
Who stars in The Dangers of the Alps?
The principal cast of The Dangers of the Alps includes H.J. Heard, E. Burchell-Rodway, Fritz Boss, Christian Bergener.
When was The Dangers of the Alps released and how long is it?
The Dangers of the Alps was released in 1905 with a total runtime of 9m.