Short Doc Movies

  • 1902
    An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn

    An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn

    An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn
  • 1907
    Prize Ski Jumping Contest

    Prize Ski Jumping Contest

    Prize Ski Jumping Contest

    01907HD

    1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Prize Ski Jumping Contest
  • 1902
    Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink

    Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink

    Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink
  • 1903
    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    01903HD

    Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

    Outing of the Ski Club
  • 1917
    Wonders of Yellowstone

    Wonders of Yellowstone

    Wonders of Yellowstone

    01917HD

    Released on the 13th of August, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Wonders of Yellowstone
  • 1918
    Scrambles in the High Alps

    Scrambles in the High Alps

    Scrambles in the High Alps

    01918HD

    Documentary on mountain climbing in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

    Scrambles in the High Alps
  • 1903
    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    01903HD

    The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

    Bobsleighing in the Alps
  • 1947
    Jean des Bossons

    Jean des Bossons

    Jean des Bossons

    101947HD

    Jean des Bossons is a documentary-fiction which recounts the activities of a high mountain guide in 1947. Around Chamonix Mont-Blanc, the guide Jean...

    Jean des Bossons
  • 1924
    Paradising on the Italian Lakes

    Paradising on the Italian Lakes

    Paradising on the Italian Lakes

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Paradising on the Italian Lakes
  • 1941
    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    01941HD

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

    Champions on the Snow
  • 1903
    Reichenbach Railway and Falls

    Reichenbach Railway and Falls

    Reichenbach Railway and Falls

    01903HD

    This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...

    Reichenbach Railway and Falls
  • 1903
    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    01903HD

    A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition
  • 1902
    Hockey Match on Skates

    Hockey Match on Skates

    Hockey Match on Skates

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Hockey Match on Skates
  • 1919
    Bangkok

    Bangkok

    Bangkok

    01919HD

    Released on August 3rd, 1919.

    Bangkok
  • 1942
    White Wall

    White Wall

    White Wall

    01942HD

    Two climbers progress on an alpine glacier and reach the top of a mountain by climbing a long and steep slope of snow and ice. They also have to...

    White Wall
  • 1918
    The Riviera of Lac Leman

    The Riviera of Lac Leman

    The Riviera of Lac Leman

    01918HD

    Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    The Riviera of Lac Leman
  • 1903
    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    01903HD

    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...

    Driving Cattle in the Alps
  • 1919
    The Doughnut That Did It

    The Doughnut That Did It

    The Doughnut That Did It

    01919HD

    Released on the 21st of September, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Doughnut That Did It
  • 1902
    Crossing a Snow Bridge

    Crossing a Snow Bridge

    Crossing a Snow Bridge

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Crossing a Snow Bridge
  • 1947
    La Meije

    La Meije

    La Meije

    01947HD

    La Meije is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in La Meije. It was directed by Alain Pol in 1947 and produced by Toni-Films.

    La Meije