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Alpine Climbers
Donald, Mickey, and Pluto climb the Alps. While up top, Donald has a run-in with a mountain goat over some edelweiss, Mickey has a row with an eagle over its eggs; one of them hatches, and gives Pluto some trouble (as does the grog a Saint Bernard gives him when he falls into a snowbank).
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Plot Summary
In the Swiss Alps, a seasoned mountaineer is haunted by a past climbing accident that claimed the life of his friend. He dedicates himself to training a young, aspiring climber, hoping to prevent him from making the same fatal mistakes. However, as the protégé's ambition grows, the mentor fears history might repeat itself, leading to a dangerous ascent where past and present collide.
Critical Reception
Alpine Climbers received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, appreciated for its dramatic tension and scenic mountain vistas, though some critics found the pacing uneven and the melodrama occasionally overwhelming. It was noted as a competent example of adventure filmmaking of its era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thrilling mountaineering sequences and beautiful Alpine photography.
Criticized for a predictable plot and occasional melodrama.
A serviceable adventure film that showcases the perils and triumphs of climbing.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this 1936 film is not readily available through standard Google user review aggregations.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Swiss Alps, providing authentic and often challenging filming conditions for the cast and crew.
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