Movie Description

Three on a Rope

(1938)

Overview

This short looks at the sport of rock climbing. A team of three men ascend a rock wall on Southern California's Tahquitz Rock (also known as Lily Rock) above Idyllwild. The various climbing techniques are explained, as well as the dangers one encounters in this sport. We also see the team rappel from the summit. A second team, used for comic relief, has nothing but problems.

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Original TitleThree on a Rope

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1938-02-19

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 10m

Homepagehttps://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/three-on-a-rope-1938

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Comedy