Short Doc Movies
- 1943
Climbing the Peaks
Climbing the Peaks01943HD
Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...
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- 1907
Firing Burmese Temple
Firing Burmese Temple01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1919
Some British Bits Well Done
Some British Bits Well Done01919HD
Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 20th, 1919.
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- 1921
The Stanserhorn Railway
The Stanserhorn Railway01921HD
Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1948
Mountain Rescue Training at Wilder Kaiser
Mountain Rescue Training at Wilder Kaiser01948HD
Internationale Bergrettungstagung in Tirol 1948 is a documentary about mountain rescue that takes place in the Ötztal Alps. It was produced in...
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- 1901
Panorama of Sarnen See
Panorama of Sarnen See01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1904
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Athens and the Acropolis
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Athens and the Acropolis01904HD
1. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of...
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- 1906
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers01906HD
Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...
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- 1924
The Dizzy Land of William Tell
The Dizzy Land of William Tell01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1918
Lovely Lucerne
Lovely Lucerne01918HD
1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Departure of the Diligence
Departure of the Diligence01903HD
The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.
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- 1907
Railway Panorama: Kaifa to Damascus
Railway Panorama: Kaifa to Damascus01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1919
Lawmakers of the Philippines
Lawmakers of the Philippines01919HD
Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1902
Toboggan Shuffles Race
Toboggan Shuffles Race01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1907
Prize Ski Jumping Contest
Prize Ski Jumping Contest01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken
Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken01903HD
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...
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- 1902
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc01902HD
Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.
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- 1902
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1921
Wildest Wales
Wildest Wales01921HD
Released in January of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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