Short Documentary Movies
- 1903
Cervino 1901
Cervino 1901101903HD
On September 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn....
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- 1970
A Borneo Venice
A Borneo Venice01970HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1904
Difficult Ascent of a Rock Peak
Difficult Ascent of a Rock Peak01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1917
Canning Time in California
Canning Time in California01917HD
Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1902
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1905
Mountain Torrent in the Tyrol
Mountain Torrent in the Tyrol01905HD
Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.
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- 1934
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing01934HD
Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...
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- 1919
In Brittany
In Brittany01919HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 21st, 1919.
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- 1915
Scaling the Jungfrau
Scaling the Jungfrau01915HD
A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...
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- 1903
Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps
Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps01903HD
A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...
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- 1903
Outing of the Ski Club
Outing of the Ski Club01903HD
Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.
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- 1903
Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls
Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls01903HD
This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...
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- 1902
Duffer Skating Club Doing Their Best
Duffer Skating Club Doing Their Best01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1924
From Montreux to the Bernese Alps
From Montreux to the Bernese Alps01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1904
Sights in Constantinople
Sights in Constantinople01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1901
Eagleswing Panorama of the Mer de Glace
Eagleswing Panorama of the Mer de Glace01901HD
1901 film of the Mer de Glace, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races
Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Shovel Driving and Cripple Racing on Bear Rink
Shovel Driving and Cripple Racing on Bear Rink01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn
An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1907
Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay
Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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