Ascent of the Tooth
Synopsis
An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on a rock climbing ascent of the southeast face of The Tooth, near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. At the summit, the climbers find a brass tube with a Mountaineers register book inside. Illustrates Cascade Mountains climbing just before World War II. The leader never places any protection such as pitons or slings. The film focuses on the climbers' hand and foot work intermixed with mountain views.
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Mountaineers Fred Beckey Ascent of the Tooth, Summit Register scene
Type: Clip • Published 2017-08-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyman Boyer, Burge Bickford
- Original Title
- Ascent of the Tooth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- The Mountaineers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyman Boyer, Burge Bickford
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Lyman Boyer
Director
Burge Bickford
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What is Ascent of the Tooth about?
An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on a rock climbing ascent of the southeast face of The Tooth, near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. At the summit, the climbers find a brass tube with a Mountaineers register book inside. Illustrates Cascade Mountains climbing just before World War II. The leader never places any protection such as pitons or slings. The film focuses on the climbers' hand and foot work intermixed with mountain views.
Who directed Ascent of the Tooth?
Ascent of the Tooth was directed by Lyman Boyer, Burge Bickford.
Who stars in Ascent of the Tooth?
The principal cast of Ascent of the Tooth includes Jim Crooks, Fred Beckey.
When was Ascent of the Tooth released and how long is it?
Ascent of the Tooth was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 17m.