Climbing the Great Schreckhorn (1902)
Synopsis
Following the successful ascent of Mont Blanc, the Warwick Trading Company expedition led by Frank Ormiston-Smith went on to film the ascent of the Great Schreckhorn accompanied by three guides and porters. Screened in different selections of scenes, the film was presented as ‘the most perilous rock climbing that is within the power of man’. The film also included scenes of the ascent and descent of the Aiguilles des Grandes Charmoz. ‘The ascent of Mont Blanc’ and ‘Climbing the Great Shcreckhorn’ are the two first major mountain films shown widely in cinemas.
Release Date: 1902-01-02
Runtime: 7 minutes
Director: Frank Ormiston-Smith
Top Cast
- Frank Ormiston-Smith as Self
- Christian Bergener as Self
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