The Call of the Mountain (1937)

In The Call of the Mountain (L’appel de la montagne) a couple are childhood sweethearts who are separated, she marries a rich man and he becomes an alpine guide. The woman’s husband dies, and she returns home to Switzerland, her wealth and beauty drawing interest from a foreign rake, rogue, and roué named Billinsky. He talks her into a mountain ascension that meets with disaster when some of the climbers fall to their deaths. Her loyal friend the alpine guide rescues his sweetheart, and saves her again.

Director: Arthur Porchet
Genre: Adventure, Romance
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Production: Mundus-Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Call of the Mountain about?
In The Call of the Mountain (L’appel de la montagne) a couple are childhood sweethearts who are separated, she marries a rich man and he becomes an alpine guide. The woman’s husband dies, and she returns home to Switzerland, her wealth and beauty drawing interest from a foreign rake, rogue, and roué named Billinsky. He talks her into a mountain ascension that meets with disaster when some of the climbers fall to their deaths. Her loyal friend the alpine guide rescues his sweetheart, and saves her again.
Who directed The Call of the Mountain?
The Call of the Mountain was directed by Arthur Porchet.
Who stars in The Call of the Mountain?
The Call of the Mountain stars Emile Crettex, Ernette Tamm, Victor Vina.
What genre is The Call of the Mountain?
The Call of the Mountain is a Adventure, Romance film.
Where was The Call of the Mountain produced?
The Call of the Mountain was produced in Switzerland.