The Basic Principles of Skiing (1941)
Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport, with advice on ski design, schussing, lacquer, wax and toe plates.
Directors: Otto Lang, John C. Jay.
https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/the-basic-principles-of-skiing-1941
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Alan Ladd as Self |
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John Woodward as Self |
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Otto Lang as Self |
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15th Infantry Ski Patrol as Self |
| Directing | Otto Lang | Director |
| Directing | John C. Jay | Director |