The famed fairly tale transcribed by the Brothers Grimm from ancient peasant legends has it that a legendary mountain of glass cannot be climbed. The protagonist of the tale discovers that for each step he takes up the mountain, he slides back
two steps. To win his princess' love, he must
climb the mountain so, cleverly, he turns about and climbs it
backwards, gaining double elevation with each downward step. Perhaps the producers should have reversed the direction of this rather cumbersome film, which soars to the heights only in its music and scenery. The plot deals with British
wartime airman Denison who, shot down in Italy's Dolomite mountains, is...
Released:
1949
Rated:
NR
Length:
97 mins