Short Doc Movies

The ascent of the Zinalrothorn filmed by Frederick Burlingham in September 1916. Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The film describes the activities of a rock-climbing Explorer Unit from Phoenix, Arizona - the Kachinas. First their equipment and techniques are...

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The film is a kind of docu-fiction about a boy who enrolls in a battalion of young mountain troops. The film follows his daily life in the military...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...