Short Doc Movies

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

1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Above the Clouds in Rainier National Park shows a two-day climb from Paradise Inn to the summit of Mt. Rainier. The film was produced by the Kodak...

A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 6th, 1918.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

Travelogue released on the 8th of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...

1. Jaffa from the Sea. The Port of Jerusalem. 2. Through the Rocks and Surf. The Syrian boatmen shooting the narrows. 3. The Landing Stage. Showing...

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"As you loll comfortably on the deck, your steamer approaches the Suez Canal and you enter this interesting stretch of water at Port Said. You land...

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

1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...

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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.