Fourth Everest Expedition

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

76 minutes

Year:

1933

Director:

Percy Wyn-Harris

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Company:

Vauxhall,

Royal Geographic Society,

Alpine Club

Cast:

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Crew:

Director

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