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Adventures on the Roof of the World

Adventures on the Roof of the World

Jan 01, 1914 · 22m

Director

Frederick Burlingham

Overview

The film collects material from different mountain adventures in the Alps filmed by Frederick Burlingham. From alpine climbing on the slopes of the Jungfrau to mountaineering and rock climbing in the glaciers and rock pinnacles of the Mont Blanc Massif. Frederick Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the Matterhorn', was a traveller cinematographer and one of the mountain film pioneers. Continuing the mountain film tradition established by Ormiston-Smith, Burlingham filmed several mountaineering films largely in Switzerland, taking mountain film in a new direction of immediacy and perceived peril.

Cast of Adventures on the Roof of the World

Crew of Adventures on the Roof of the World

About Adventures on the Roof of the World

What is Adventures on the Roof of the World about?

The film collects material from different mountain adventures in the Alps filmed by Frederick Burlingham. From alpine climbing on the slopes of the Jungfrau to mountaineering and rock climbing in the glaciers and rock pinnacles of the Mont Blanc Massif. Frederick Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the Matterhorn', was a traveller cinematographer and one of the mountain…

When was Adventures on the Roof of the World released?

Adventures on the Roof of the World was released on January 1, 1914.

How long is Adventures on the Roof of the World?

Adventures on the Roof of the World runs 22 minutes.

Who directed Adventures on the Roof of the World?

Adventures on the Roof of the World was directed by Frederick Burlingham.

Who is in the cast of Adventures on the Roof of the World?

The cast of Adventures on the Roof of the World includes Frederick Burlingham (Self).

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