The Basic Principles of Skiing
Synopsis
Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport, with advice on ski design, schussing, lacquer, wax and toe plates.
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Fully equipped troops advancing and sliding downhill along the snow covered area ...HD Stock Footage
Type: Clip • Published 2014-05-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Lang, John C. Jay
- Original Title
- The Basic Principles of Skiing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Army Signal Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Lang, John C. Jay
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Otto Lang
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John C. Jay
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What is The Basic Principles of Skiing about?
Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport, with advice on ski design, schussing, lacquer, wax and toe plates.
Who directed The Basic Principles of Skiing?
The Basic Principles of Skiing was directed by Otto Lang, John C. Jay.
Who stars in The Basic Principles of Skiing?
The principal cast of The Basic Principles of Skiing includes Alan Ladd, John Woodward, Otto Lang, 15th Infantry Ski Patrol.
When was The Basic Principles of Skiing released and how long is it?
The Basic Principles of Skiing was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 40m.