Documental Movies

The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen -...

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

From the shores of Lake Huron to the prairie capital of Manitoba is an interesting trip. Scenes shown are motorboating amid the Thirty Thousand...

Released on the 28th of February, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

On September 28th, 1903, the Urban Mountaineering Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, left Zermatt to attempt the conquest of the Matterhorn....

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.