Short Documentary Movies

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on February 9th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

In 1941, under the Vichy regime, during the Nazi occupation, a team of six people crossed the Mont-Blanc massif. Leaving the Arve Valley with a month...

Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Through an intimate memory shaped by ritual and inherited belief, Aavasam traces the quiet transformation of everyday customs and spaces as fluid...

Released on March 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...