The Basic Principles of Skiing(1941)
The Basic Principles of Skiing Synopsis
Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport, with advice on ski design, schussing, lacquer, wax and toe plates.
The Basic Principles of Skiing (1941) is a documentary film directed by Otto Lang, released on January 4, 1941 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Alan Ladd, John Woodward, Otto Lang and 15th Infantry Ski Patrol.
- Director:
- Otto Lang
- Production:
- U.S. Army Signal Corps
- Status:
- Released
The Basic Principles of Skiing (1941) Trailer
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Fully equipped troops advancing and sliding downhill along the snow covered area ...HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding downhill and demonstrating the jump turns and terrain turns in the Un...HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding downhill and demonstrating the Christianna stem turn technique in the...HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding downhill and demonstrating the advanced stem turn technique in the Un...HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding downhill and demonstrating the stem turn in the United States. HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding downhill and demonstrating the traversing position in the United Stat...HD Stock Footage
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Men sliding down slope and demonstrating the traversing position in the United St...HD Stock Footage
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Men demonstrate the method and technique of the snow plow turn in a snow covered ...HD Stock Footage
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The Basic Principles of Skiing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Self
- John Woodward
John Woodward
as Self
Otto Lang
as Self
- 15th Infantry Ski Patrol
15th Infantry Ski Patrol
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Otto Lang.
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The Basic Principles of Skiing – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Basic Principles of Skiing (1941) includes Alan Ladd, John Woodward, Otto Lang and 15th Infantry Ski Patrol. The film was directed by Otto Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Basic Principles of Skiing released?
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The Basic Principles of Skiing was released on January 4, 1941 and runs for 40m.
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