Devil of the Matterhorn
Synopsis
English-language, dubbed sound and partly re-edited version of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn. During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together. However, local villagers plot to divide the alliance of Whymper and Carrel and both men join rival teams as they set out in a race to conquer the mountain. A mountaineering drama based on the novel by Carl Haensel and inspired in the dramatic true story of Edward Whymper, who led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
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Luis Trenker
Jean-Antoine Carrel
William A. Bacher
Narrator
David Ross
Narrator
Marcella Albani
Felicitas - Carrel's Wife
Peter Voß
Edward Whymper
Alexandra Schmitt
Carrel's Mother
Clifford McLaglen
Giaccomo - Carrel's Stepbrother
Paul Graetz
Luc Meynet - the Hunchback
Johanna Ewald
Meynet's Wife
Hannes Schneider
Michel Croz - Mountain Guide
Ernst Petersen
Douglas Hadow
Hugo Lehner
Charles Hudson
Luggi
Lord Francis Douglas
Heinrich Gretler
Seiler - Hotelwirt
Richard Angst
Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Peter Aufdenblatten
Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Otto Furrer
Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Revier
- Original Score
- Lew White
- Original Title
- Devil of the Matterhorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Revier
Lew White
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Revier
Director
Lew White
Original Music Composer
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What is Devil of the Matterhorn about?
English-language, dubbed sound and partly re-edited version of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn. During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together. However, local villagers plot to divide the alliance of Whymper and Carrel and both men join rival teams as they set out in a race to conquer the mountain. A mountaineering drama based on the novel by Carl Haensel and inspired in the dramatic true story of Edward Whymper, who led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Who directed Devil of the Matterhorn?
Devil of the Matterhorn was directed by Harry Revier.
Who stars in Devil of the Matterhorn?
The principal cast of Devil of the Matterhorn includes Luis Trenker, William A. Bacher, David Ross, Marcella Albani, Peter Voß.
When was Devil of the Matterhorn released and how long is it?
Devil of the Matterhorn was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil of the Matterhorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil of the Matterhorn was composed by Lew White.