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Three on a Rope
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Three on a Rope

1938-02-19 · 10 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary · Drama · Comedy

This short looks at the sport of rock climbing. A team of three men ascend a rock wall on Southern California's Tahquitz Rock (also known as Lily Rock) above Idyllwild. The various climbing techniques are explained, as well as the dangers one encounters in this sport. We also see the team rappel from the summit. A second team, used for comic relief, has nothing but problems.

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Directors
Willard Van der Veer
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator
Arthur JohnsonSelf (uncredited)
William RiceSelf (uncredited)
James SmithSelf (uncredited)

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