Documental Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A rock climbing in the Bavarian Allgäu Alps in Germany. The camera follows two mountaineers on a climb. We see all stages of the ascent, from...

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.

Travelogue released on November 6th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Rare film about skiing, shot in the Nuria Valley in 1941, with the participation of the first company of skiers of Nuria. The documentary entitled...