Short Documentary Movies
- 1913
The Ascent of the Matterhorn
The Ascent of the Matterhorn01913HD
The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...
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- 1916
British Egypt
British Egypt01916HD
Travelogue released on November 11th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1903
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer01903HD
A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.
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- 1906
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers01906HD
Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...
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- 1941
Northwestern Mountains
Northwestern Mountains01941HD
An early silent color film of Glacier National Park and Mount Rainier. The film is part of the 'Our Colorful World' series, produced by Bell &...
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- 1917
Beautiful Banff
Beautiful Banff01917HD
...From its terrace one gets a magnificent view down the Valley of the Bow River. The natural bathtub at the Hot Springs, the Government pool, free...
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- 1918
Turbaned Tommies
Turbaned Tommies01918HD
Travelogue released on the 15th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1918
Facing Death on the Blumlisalp
Facing Death on the Blumlisalp01918HD
...where the whole expedition, by the breaking of an ice cornice on the summit, escaped death by a hair's breadth. The miraculous escape is recorded...
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- 1903
Stage Coach v. Motor
Stage Coach v. Motor01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1938
Ski Flight
Ski Flight01938HD
Shortened version of the film 'Snow flight' distributed by Warner Bros. The film was produced by Jerome Hill as 'a document of skiing according to...
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- 1929
Southern Peaks
Southern Peaks01929HD
Second part of the film 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. After spending the night in the Deficance Hut,...
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- 1902
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1905
Ice Breaker at Stockholm
Ice Breaker at Stockholm01905HD
1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1917
In Glacier Park
In Glacier Park01917HD
Released on December 17th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1918
Methodized Cannibals
Methodized Cannibals01918HD
Released on the 13th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1904
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Hoisting Cattle on Steamer
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Hoisting Cattle on Steamer01904HD
1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...
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- 1907
Prize Ski Jumping Contest
Prize Ski Jumping Contest01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1907
Motoring Over the Alps
Motoring Over the Alps01907HD
1907, 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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- 1931
Holidaying Among the Peaks
Holidaying Among the Peaks01931HD
Travelogue of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Sailing distance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Vimy Mountain overlooks National Parks on...
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