Short Documentary Movies

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

Quebec stands 200 feet above the lower town, dominating the entire landscape. Along Duffern Terrace there runs the toboggan slide, which at night is...

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

Released on the 19th of February, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The film was produced by Jerome Hill as 'a document of skiing according to the principles of Hannes Schneider.' It features Otto Lang, director of...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

"Taken from the Swiss side of the St. Bernard Pass, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea, giving a magnificent view of the far-famed Hospice, which...

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

A grand series of exciting and unique pictures, photographed in the United States of America, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on July 27th, 1919.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on July 13th, 1919.

Travelogue released on the 22nd of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.