Short Documentary Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

Through an intimate memory shaped by ritual and inherited belief, Aavasam traces the quiet transformation of everyday customs and spaces as fluid...

Released in December of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

"She Climbs to Conquer" shot by W.J. Oliver, was a noteworthy film which gained well merited acclaim. Made in 1933 it pictured the climb of Georgia...

Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

An alternative version of the film 'Southern Peaks', shortened in this case to be included in an episode of the series 'Glimpses of New Zealand'....

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The film is presented as a climbing film from Tirol's mountain world based on an idea by Kurt Maix, and it's a touristical film of the series 'Bilder...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on August 7th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A documentary illustrating the mountain sports activities of the university students of the GUF (Gruppi universitari fascisti) in Val Gardena,...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

For his third picture in his series, Mr. Holmes takes his audience on a visit to our National Military Academy at West Point, there to study the...