Cervino 1901
Originally released in 1903. Cervino 1901 is a documentary film. directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Ormiston-Smith
Synopsis
On september 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn. On the 29th, the conquest was completed by the filming of the panorama from the actual summit of the mountain. The film consists of 20 scenes and illustrates the whole ascent from Zermatt through the Hornli Ridge. A copy of the film was found in Zermatt in 1953 and was was erroneously attributed to Frederick Burlingham and dated 1901. Since then, the film has been widely publicized as the first mountain film under the title of 'Cervino 1901', but this is incorrect.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1903
123 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Charles Urban Trading Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cervino 1901 about?
On september 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn. On the 29th, the conquest was completed by the ...
Who directed Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
How long is Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Cervino 1901 released?
Cervino 1901 was released on January 1, 1903 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cervino 1901?
The main cast of Cervino 1901 includes Frank Ormiston-Smith.