Climbing Mount Everest
“The cinematograph record of the Mount Everest Expedition of 1922”
Synopsis
A record of the second British Everest expedition showing the journey from Darjeeling to Tibet, activities of the Tibetans, and the climb itself. The main aim of the 1922 expedition was to make the first ascent of Mount Everest. There are two attempts in May via the North Ridge. The first by Mallory, Morshead, Norton and Somervell is without oxygen and reaches 26,985ft. The second by Geoffrey Bruce and Finch reaches 27,300ft and sets a new altitude record. Captain Noel toured the world with this film, and wherever he went the picture was received enthusiastically. It was the first film of an Everest expedition, and the earliest documentary filmed in Tibet.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baptist Lucius Noel
- Original Title
- Climbing Mount Everest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Royal Geographic Society, Alpine Club
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baptist Lucius Noel
Department Leadership Roster
John Baptist Lucius Noel
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What is Climbing Mount Everest about?
A record of the second British Everest expedition showing the journey from Darjeeling to Tibet, activities of the Tibetans, and the climb itself. The main aim of the 1922 expedition was to make the first ascent of Mount Everest. There are two attempts in May via the North Ridge. The first by Mallory, Morshead, Norton and Somervell is without oxygen and reaches 26,985ft. The second by Geoffrey Bruce and Finch reaches 27,300ft and sets a new altitude record. Captain Noel toured the world with this film, and wherever he went the picture was received enthusiastically. It was the first film of an Everest expedition, and the earliest documentary filmed in Tibet.
Who directed Climbing Mount Everest?
Climbing Mount Everest was directed by John Baptist Lucius Noel.
Who stars in Climbing Mount Everest?
The principal cast of Climbing Mount Everest includes Charles Granville Bruce, Edward Lisle Strutt, George Mallory, George Finch, Edward Norton.
When was Climbing Mount Everest released and how long is it?
Climbing Mount Everest was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.