Documental Movies

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...

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands...

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 14th, 1918.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 5th of March, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in November of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Vers les Cimes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in the Bernese Alps. It was directed by Charles-Georges Duvanel in 1940 and produced...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In this trip Burton Holmes takes your patrons to Java, the richest island of the Dutch East Indies, and Batavia, its capital city, one of the most...