Documental Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A rope of two mountaineers surveys the Argentière glacier making their way through crevasses and seracs. A film by René Moreau,...

We have our poor people and the east has its starving millions; even in far-away Ceylon there are many kind hearts beating beneath dark skins, and it...

Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the...

Known also as 'The Crystal Ascension', the film chronicles an exploration of Mount Hood and its glaciers by a mountain-climbing party who explore the...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 8th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

Behind every performance lies a story that begins long before the curtains open. This documentary follows the creative process, preparation, and...

1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen -...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A man and a woman climbing the Grinnell Point in Glacier National Park. They start from the Many Glacier Hotel and progress on an easy terrain first...

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 7th, 1918.

"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The train leaving the Schiedegg station and entering the Eiger tunnel en route for the station Eigerwand.