Three on a Rope
1938 · 10m · APPROVED
Comedy, Documentary, Drama
Directed by
Willard Van der Veer
Overview
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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