Fourth Everest Expedition

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.

Top Cast

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Hugh Ruttledge

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Percy Wyn-Harris

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Eric Shipton

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Frank Smythe

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Jack Longland

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Lawrence Wager

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C. Raymond Greene

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George Wood Johnson

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Colin G. Crawford

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Edward Shebbeare

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