Cervino 1901 (1903): cast, story & where to watch
1903 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1903, Cervino 1901 is a documentary film directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. On september 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn. On the 29th, the conquest was completed by the filming of the panorama from the actual summit of the mountain. The film consists of 20 scenes and illustrates the whole ascent from Zermatt through the Hornli Ridge. A copy of the film was found in Zermatt in 1953 and was was erroneously attributed to Frederick Burlingham and dated 1901. Since then, the film has been widely publicized as the first mountain film under the title of 'Cervino 1901', but this is incorrect.
Who’s in it. Cervino 1901 stars Frank Ormiston-Smith as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cervino 1901 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cervino 1901 page.
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- Where can I watch Cervino 1901 (1903)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cervino 1901 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cervino 1901 worth watching?
- Cervino 1901 holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cervino 1901?
- Cervino 1901 stars Frank Ormiston-Smith.
- When was Cervino 1901 released?
- Cervino 1901 was released in 1903, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.