Mount Nanga Parbat Conquered (1953)

Unissued, unused footage dates and locations may be unclear or unknown. Mount Nanga Parbat conquered Pakistan. Various shots, including aerial views, of Nanga Parbat and surrounding peaks. Members of the expedition riding on way back from the base camp. The leader, Dr. Herrligkoffer, reading telegram of congratulations. Expedition en route to Gilgit. Herman Buhl is carried by a porter because of frostbitten foot. The expedition is welcomed in Gilgit, by the Political Agent Khan Mohd. Jan Khan, who garlands them. Street scenes in Gilgit. At the Political Agent s residence, the leader is presented with a Furgal (a long warm coat). Gilgit Scouts Band plays. In Karachi, at the GovernorGeneral s home, Mr Ghulam Mohammed decorates members of the expedition. Members sign autographs. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LI