The Son of the White Mountain
Der Sohn der weißen Berge
“Das Geheimnis von Zermatt”
Synopsis
The mountain guide and ski instructor Hans Turri has been hired by the tourist Gregory Milacz to make a route in the mountains. Both are caught by a storm, so while Milacz is waiting at the Concordia Hut, Turri returns to the valley again. On the way back, Milacz has disappeared. Suspicions turn against Turri as a murder suspect for the jealousy he might have for the beautiful Mary Dulac. To get rid of the accusation of murder, Turri sets out to find Milacs. There is a French version of the film (Les chevaliers de la montagne), shot the same year by the same team but with different actors.
Top Cast
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Luis Trenker
Hans Turri
Maria Matray
Anni
Renate Müller
Mary Dulac
Sophie Pagay
Frau Turri
Leo Peukert
M. Dulac
Michael von Newlinsky
Gregor Milacz
Berthe Ostyn
Susanne Milacz
Emmerich Albert
Morel
Jim Gérald
Desk Clerk
Marcel Merminod
Police Commissioner Frank
Karl Steiner
Koste
Felix Bressart
Jailer
Hellmut Lantschner
Skier in Race Sequence
Ludwig Lantschner
Skier in Race Sequence
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Trenker, Mario Bonnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Bonnard, Nunzio Malasomma
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der Sohn der weißen Berge
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Itala Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Trenker, Mario Bonnard
Mario Bonnard, Nunzio Malasomma, Walter Schmidtkunz, Luis Trenker, Franz Schulz
Giuseppe Becce
Albert Benitz, Franz Planer, Kurt Neubert
Alberto Giacalone
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Kurt Neubert
Director of Photography
Luis Trenker
Director
Mario Bonnard
Director
Mario Bonnard
Screenplay
Nunzio Malasomma
Screenplay
Alberto Giacalone
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son of the White Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Son of the White Mountain about?
The mountain guide and ski instructor Hans Turri has been hired by the tourist Gregory Milacz to make a route in the mountains. Both are caught by a storm, so while Milacz is waiting at the Concordia Hut, Turri returns to the valley again. On the way back, Milacz has disappeared. Suspicions turn against Turri as a murder suspect for the jealousy he might have for the beautiful Mary Dulac. To get rid of the accusation of murder, Turri sets out to find Milacs. There is a French version of the film (Les chevaliers de la montagne), shot the same year by the same team but with different actors.
Who directed The Son of the White Mountain?
The Son of the White Mountain was directed by Luis Trenker, Mario Bonnard.
Who stars in The Son of the White Mountain?
The principal cast of The Son of the White Mountain includes Luis Trenker, Maria Matray, Renate Müller, Sophie Pagay, Leo Peukert.
When was The Son of the White Mountain released and how long is it?
The Son of the White Mountain was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Son of the White Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Son of the White Mountain was composed by Giuseppe Becce.