Documental Movies

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

Released on August 21st, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

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

Travelogue released on October 27th, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

Travelogue released on September 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 16th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Austria and the Alps is the title of a 18 minutes travelogue by Burton Holmes produced to be distributed by the Paramount. The travelogue consisted...

From the Ganges to the Himalayas is the sort of a journey that no one ever forgets. The good ship "Burton Holmes" will take your patrons on an...

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...

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...

Travelogue released in April of 1921. Written & produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 9th of November, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.