Short Doc 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 spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Three mountaineers, including a woman, climb the l'Aiguille du Moine, in the Mont Blanc Massif departing from the Couvercle Shelter. Facing walls...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...

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

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...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

"This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

Including several views of main streets with traffic, market scenes, steam tramways in Marientheresiaustrasse.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.