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The Challenge

In 1865, the unconquered Matterhorn beckons; former rivals, Italian Carrel and Englishman Whymper, hope to climb it together, but national rivalry intervenes. Rival parties dangerously race for the summit in realistic, well-photographed climbing scenes; but when the mountain is climbed, the danger is far from over...

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Cast & Crew See All

Robert Douglas
Edward Whymper
Frank Birch
Rev. Charles Hudson
Geoffrey Wardwell
Lord Francis Douglas

Awards

  • 1939 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (December) - winner
  • 1939 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December) - winner