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Mountain of Destiny (1925)
After a mountaineer is killed attempting to climb a difficult mountain, his son dreams of conquering the peak that has defeated his father. But his mother makes him promise never to attempt it. Events eventually force her to release him from the promise, and he ascends the mountain successfully.
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After a mountaineer is killed attempting to climb a difficult mountain, his son dreams of conquering the peak that has defeated his father. But his mother makes him promise never to attempt it. Events eventually force her to release him from the promise, and he ascends the mountain successfully.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Arnold Fanck
In Theaters:6/12/1925
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Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:Berg- und Sportfilm, Alpenfilm AG
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