Short Doc Movies

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on July 27th, 1919.

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1920 travelogue.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

Mountain climbing with all its thrills near Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The film begins on a busy street in Toronto with...

Produced by Olympic Productions, the film shows an adventurous band of climbers making their successful assault on the heights of Mount Bulyea in the...

Released on March 25, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 13th, 1919.

Unable to return to Colombia, Francisco Godoy searches for belonging in the Netherlands. Alongside fellow newcomers Liu and Aleksandr, he rebuilds...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.