Short Documentary Movies

To commemorate the Anniversary of the Unspunnen Fete of 1815, held at Unspunnen, near Interlaken. Order of the Procession : 1-Twenty-two girls in...

Released on August 3rd, 1919.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 13th, 1918.

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Cimes is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by Jean Vernet in 1941 and produced by Films de Cavaignac. It...

Travelogue released on October 27th, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on September 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

An official training film from the War department. In April 1942, a detail of five enlisted men and two officers, Capt. Paul Lafferty and Lt. John...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue of a trip that occurred over a two-week period. Includes scenic sequences of mountains and lakes such as: Spokane, Washington, Rockies,...

Released on the 20th of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on September 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on November 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...