Three on a Rope(1938)
Three on a Rope Synopsis
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.
Three on a Rope (1938) is a documentary, drama and comedy film directed by Willard Van der Veer, released on February 19, 1938 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Pete Smith, Arthur Johnson, William Rice and James Smith. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Willard Van der Veer
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Three on a Rope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pete Smith
as Narrator
- Arthur Johnson
Arthur Johnson
as Self (uncredited)
- William Rice
William Rice
as Self (uncredited)
- James Smith
James Smith
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Willard Van der Veer.
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Three on a Rope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Three on a Rope – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Three on a Rope?
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The main cast of Three on a Rope (1938) includes Pete Smith, Arthur Johnson, William Rice and James Smith. The film was directed by Willard Van der Veer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three on a Rope released?
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Three on a Rope was released on February 19, 1938 and runs for 10m.
Is Three on a Rope worth watching?
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Three on a Rope (1938) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.