The Climbers (1927): cast, story & where to watch

1927 · Film

The Climbers poster

Released in 1927, The Climbers is a drama and romance film directed by Paul L. Stein, running about 70 minutes. “A romantic drama of Old Spain. gorgeous and glamorous. With its cruel hate and tender love.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Duchess of Aragon is wooed by King Ferdinand VII of Spain, much to the displeasure of his mistress Countess Veya, who forces the Duchess out of Spain and into Puerto Rico, where she is forced to behave in very unladylike manners, such as riding horses like a cowboy, and dueling with and fending off various brigands and bandits.

Who’s in it. The Climbers stars Irene Rich as Duchess of Arrogan, Clyde Cook as Pancho Mendoza, Forrest Stanley as Duke Córdova / El Blanco and Florence Fair as Sasha (as Florabelle Fairbanks), among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Climbers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Climbers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Climbers (1927)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Climbers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Climbers?
The Climbers stars Irene Rich, Clyde Cook, Forrest Stanley, Florence Fair and Myrna Loy.
When was The Climbers released?
The Climbers was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.