High Hazard (1935)
Where mountaineers are made
Britain's first complete rock climbing film, by Stanley Watson. A film about climbing in the Lakes. Norah Johnstone, a teacher at Keswick Grammar School and later Watson's wife, starred as a Victorian climber. The film includes footage of Stanley Watson himself climbing Kern Knotts blindfolded and a young girl, Vivian Verity, whose first climb at aged 9 was up Napes Needle. Stanley Watson is a keystone in the history of British climbing. He established the British Mountain Guides Organisation in 1930.
Top Cast
George Abraham
self
Stanley Watson
self
Vivian Verity
self
Jerry Wright
self
Helen Johnstone
self
Norah Watson
self
Dunbar Usher
self
Le Breton Martin
narrator
FAQ about High Hazard
What is High Hazard about?
Britain's first complete rock climbing film, by Stanley Watson. A film about climbing in the Lakes. Norah Johnstone, a teacher at Keswick Grammar School and later Watson's wife, starred as a Victorian climber. The film includes footage of Stanley Watson himself climbing Kern…
When was High Hazard released?
High Hazard was released in 1935.
What genres does High Hazard belong to?
High Hazard is categorised as Documentary, Adventure.
Who stars in High Hazard?
The cast of High Hazard includes George Abraham, Stanley Watson, Vivian Verity, Jerry Wright, Helen Johnstone.