Short Documentary Movies
- 1903
Departure of the Diligence
Departure of the Diligence01903HD
The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.
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- 1902
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1937
L'Aspra Meta
L'Aspra Meta01937HD
The ascent of the spectacular needle Guglia Rudatis (2.202 meters), in the Italian Dolomites by a group of rock climbers. A group of six men leave a...
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- 1903
Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition
Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition01903HD
A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....
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- 1907
Through a Burmese Jungle
Through a Burmese Jungle01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1916
Glasgow to Edinburgh
Glasgow to Edinburgh01916HD
Travelogue released on September 18th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1904
Jaffa and Its Harbour
Jaffa and Its Harbour01904HD
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...
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- 1902
Accident on the Great Schreckhorn
Accident on the Great Schreckhorn01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1940
Ascent of the Tooth
Ascent of the Tooth01940HD
An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on...
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- 1931
Holidaying Among the Peaks
Holidaying Among the Peaks01931HD
Travelogue of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Sailing distance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Vimy Mountain overlooks National Parks on...
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- 1902
Ascending a Rock Chimney
Ascending a Rock Chimney01902HD
A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...
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- 1917
How California Harvests Wheat
How California Harvests Wheat01917HD
Tractor Harvesters at work in the San Joaquin Valley. A visit to Hopi House at the Grand Canyon.
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- 1917
In Glacier Park
In Glacier Park01917HD
Released on December 17th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1905
Captain Spelterini's Balloon Trip Across the Jungfrau
Captain Spelterini's Balloon Trip Across the Jungfrau01905HD
1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Village Street, Meiringen
Village Street, Meiringen01903HD
A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...
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- 1941
Northwestern Mountains
Northwestern Mountains01941HD
An early silent color film of Glacier National Park and Mount Rainier. The film is part of the 'Our Colorful World' series, produced by Bell &...
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- 1901
Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus
Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1918
Down South in New Zealand
Down South in New Zealand01918HD
Travelogue released on the 29th of July, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1932
She Climbs to Conquer
She Climbs to Conquer101932HD
"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...
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- 1901
Panorama of Lake of Lucerne
Panorama of Lake of Lucerne01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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