The Challenge (1938 film)
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The Challenge is a British drama film directed by Milton Rosmer
which recreates the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn
in 1865 by Edward Whymper
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The film is a remake of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn (The Fight for the Matterhorn) in which Trenker acted in 1928.
Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He was born in Southport, Lancashire on 4 November 1881. He made his screen debut in the 1916 film The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and continued to act in film and television until 1956...
which recreates the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn
Matterhorn
The Matterhorn , Monte Cervino or Mont Cervin , is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points...
in 1865 by Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper , was an English illustrator, climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. On the descent four members of the party were killed.-Early life:...
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The film is a remake of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn (The Fight for the Matterhorn) in which Trenker acted in 1928.
Cast
- Robert Douglas - Edward Whymper
- Frank BirchFrank BirchFrank Birch was an English actor.- Selected filmography :...
- Rev. Charles Hudson - Geoffrey Wardwell - Lord Francis Douglas
- Moran Caplat - Mr. Hadow
- Lyonel Watts - F.K. Morris - Publisher
- Luis TrenkerLuis TrenkerLuis Trenker was a German-language South Tyrolian film director, architect, and actor.-Biography:...
- Jean Antoine Carrel - Mary ClareMary ClareMary Clare was a British actress who performed in films, on the stage, and later on television.-Biography:...
- Carrel's Mother - Fred GrovesFred Groves (actor)-Selected filmography:* Maria Marten * The Idol of Paris * The Loss of the Birkenhead * Florence Nightingale * The Firm of Girdlestone * The Manxman * The Labour Leader...
- Bruno Favre - Innkeeper - Joan GardnerJoan GardnerJoan Gardner was a British actress. She married Zoltán Korda and had a son, David.Joan was born in Chesham, Bucks, UK. She made her stage debut immediately on leaving school and by age 18 had achieved success there...
- Felicitas Favre - His Daughter - Laurence Baskcomb - The Podesta - Mayor
- Ralph TrumanRalph TrumanRalph Truman was an English actor, usually cast as either a villain or an authority figure. He possessed a distinguished speaking voice...
- Signor Giordano - Reginald Jarman - Minister Sella
- Tony Sympson - Luc Meynet
- Cyril SmithCyril Smith (actor)Cyril Bruce Smith was a Scottish actor who began his career as a child in the 1900s and went on to appear in over 100 films between 1914 and his death almost 50 years later.-Career:...
- Customs Officer - Lloyd PearsonLloyd Pearson-Selected filmography:* The Challenge * Kipps * Banana Ridge * When We Are Married * Schweik's New Adventures * My Learned Friend * Time Flies * The Agitator...
- Alexander Seiler - Innkeeper - Violet Howard - Mrs. Seiler
- Babita Soren - Mrs. Croz
- Luis Gerold - Croz - Guide
- Max Holzboer - Peter Taugwalder Sr. - Guide
- Emmerich Albert - A Ropemaker
- Howard Douglas - A Ropemaker