Cervino 1901 (1903)

Cervino 1901 (1903) poster

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.

Director: Frank Ormiston-Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Charles Urban Trading Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

mountain, mountaineering, alpinism, cervin, matterhorn, mountain pioneer, alps

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
Who stars in Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 stars Frank Ormiston-Smith.
How long is Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Cervino 1901?
Cervino 1901 is a Documentary film.
Where was Cervino 1901 produced?
Cervino 1901 was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Cervino 1901?
The themes of Cervino 1901 include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.