The Ascent of Mont Blanc
Jan 01, 1902 · 13m
Director
Frank Ormiston-SmithOverview
A pioneering mountaineering film made by Frank Ormiston-Smith for the Warwick Trading Company in 1902. Ormiston-Smith himself led and filmed an expedition of seven men up to the top of Mont Blanc. The party left Chamonix the 23rd of september up to Pierre-Pointue and Grands Mulets and reached the top the 25th. The film consists of 18 scenes including a final scene of the team on the summit. This is the first major mountain film shown widely in cinemas. The mountaineering filming is rudimentary by later standards, but in 1902 it gave audiences moving pictures of places, and altitudes, which they could never expect to witness otherwise.
Cast of The Ascent of Mont Blanc
Crew of The Ascent of Mont Blanc
About The Ascent of Mont Blanc
What is The Ascent of Mont Blanc about?
A pioneering mountaineering film made by Frank Ormiston-Smith for the Warwick Trading Company in 1902. Ormiston-Smith himself led and filmed an expedition of seven men up to the top of Mont Blanc. The party left Chamonix the 23rd of september up to Pierre-Pointue and Grands Mulets and reached the top the 25th. The film consists of 18 scenes including a final scene of the team on the summit. This…
When was The Ascent of Mont Blanc released?
The Ascent of Mont Blanc was released on January 1, 1902.
How long is The Ascent of Mont Blanc?
The Ascent of Mont Blanc runs 13 minutes.
Who directed The Ascent of Mont Blanc?
The Ascent of Mont Blanc was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
Who is in the cast of The Ascent of Mont Blanc?
The cast of The Ascent of Mont Blanc includes Frank Ormiston-Smith (Self) and Christian Bergener (Self).