Short Doc Movies

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...

This includes the arrival of the old stage, the mail coach and diligence, and a motor car.

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

From the shores of Lake Huron to the prairie capital of Manitoba is an interesting trip. Scenes shown are motorboating amid the Thirty Thousand...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Austrian military detachment out for Ski practice, showing how the Ski may be used in crossing snow-covered and ice hardened surfaces with great...

Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Short version of the film 'Eingeschneit in Lager IV', released for the home market. The film shows images of the 1938 German expedition to Nanga...

On September 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn....

The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.