Three on a Rope

Three on a Rope — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 19, 1938
• Runtime
• 10 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Drama, Comedy
• Director
• Willard Van der Veer

Three on a Rope — Cast

Pete Smith Narrator

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Arthur Johnson Self (uncredited)

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William Rice Self (uncredited)

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James Smith Self (uncredited)