Fourth Everest Expedition

Name: Fourth Everest Expedition
Director: Percy Wyn-Harris
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1933-12-31
Duration: 76 min
Cast: Hugh Ruttledge, Percy Wyn-Harris, Eric Shipton, Frank Smythe, Jack Longland

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1933 · 76 min · Documentary

Overview

Percy Wyn-Harris' filmic record of the 1933 expedition, led by Hugh Ruttledge. It features comprehensive footage of the 1933 Mount Everest Expedition. Opens on the team’s arrival in India and shows landmarks, then shots of the preparations in Darjeeling. Includes blessing ceremonies by the Buddhist Lama at Darjeeling and the Chief Lama at Rongbuk. Scenes of all six camps being established and the journey back to Darjeeling, when it became clear summiting would be impossible this time.

Directed by Percy Wyn-Harris

Cast

Hugh Ruttledge — Self
Percy Wyn-Harris — Self
Eric Shipton — Self
Frank Smythe — Self
Jack Longland — Self