Documental Movies

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

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

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Along New Zealand’s South Islands runs the mighty chain of the Southern Alps, where large and beautiful glaciers and Ice-falls abound among the...

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 22nd of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

A game of ice-hockey in progress in the Alps.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The negative affects from ingesting "The Spirit of Wine" are demonstrated here through experiments on the Students of Northwestern University Medical...

Released on March 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This rare documentary was filmed with the participation and personal camera of Wolfgang Gorther, a German military cinematographer of the 1st mining...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

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

Released on the 16th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...