Ascent of the Tooth(1940)
Ascent of the Tooth Synopsis
An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on a rock climbing ascent of the southeast face of The Tooth, near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. At the summit, the climbers find a brass tube with a Mountaineers register book inside. Illustrates Cascade Mountains climbing just before World War II. The leader never places any protection such as pitons or slings. The film focuses on the climbers' hand and foot work intermixed with mountain views.
Ascent of the Tooth (1940) is a documentary film directed by Lyman Boyer, released on September 21, 1940 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Jim Crooks and Fred Beckey.
- Director:
- Lyman Boyer
- Production:
- The Mountaineers
- Status:
- Released
Ascent of the Tooth (1940) Trailer
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Mountaineers Fred Beckey Ascent of the Tooth, Summit Register scene
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Mountaineers Fred Beckey Ascent of the Tooth, Rapelling scene
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Ascent of the Tooth Cast & Crew
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Directed by Lyman Boyer.
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Ascent of the Tooth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ascent of the Tooth?
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The main cast of Ascent of the Tooth (1940) includes Jim Crooks and Fred Beckey. The film was directed by Lyman Boyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ascent of the Tooth released?
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Ascent of the Tooth was released on September 21, 1940 and runs for 17m.
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