Short Documentary Movies

Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands...

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Tourists leaving the Bear Hotel, Kandersteg, to cross the Gemmi. Many ladies of the party are seen mounting the hardy ponies at the hotel front, and,...

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 12th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.