The Challenge (1938)
The Matterhorn Claimed More Than Their Lives
1938 · 1h 16m · Romance, Adventure, History, Drama
Genres: Romance, Adventure, History, Drama
During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together.
Director: Luis Trenker, Milton Rosmer, Vincent Korda
Writers: Emeric Pressburger
Music by: Allan Gray
Cinematography: Georges Périnal, Albert Benitz
Editor: Edward B. Jarvis
Cast
Robert Douglas as Edward WhymperLuis Trenker as Jean Antoine CarrelJoan Gardner as Felicitas - His DaughterFrank Birch as Rev. Charles HudsonGeoffrey Wardwell as Lord Francis DouglasMoran Caplat as HadowLyonel Watts as Morris - PublisherMary Clare as His MotherFred Groves as FavreLaurence Baskcomb as The Podesta - MayorRalph Truman as GiordanoReginald Jarman as Minister SellaMore like this
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