Short Documentary Movies
- 1918
The Riviera of Lac Leman
The Riviera of Lac Leman01918HD
Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Driving Cattle in the Alps
Driving Cattle in the Alps01903HD
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...
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- 1919
The Doughnut That Did It
The Doughnut That Did It01919HD
Released on the 21st of September, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1902
Crossing a Snow Bridge
Crossing a Snow Bridge01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1947
La Meije
La Meije01947HD
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.
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- 1921
Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn
Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn01921HD
The ascent of the Zinalrothorn filmed by Frederick Burlingham in September 1916. Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the...
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- 1904
Difficult Ascent of a Rock Peak
Difficult Ascent of a Rock Peak01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1948
A Rock Climb
A Rock Climb01948HD
The film describes the activities of a rock-climbing Explorer Unit from Phoenix, Arizona - the Kachinas. First their equipment and techniques are...
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- 1920
The Jungfrau Railway
The Jungfrau Railway01920HD
Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1970
Ascent of the Matterhorn
Ascent of the Matterhorn01970HD
Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1907
The Tyrol: Railway Trip in the Tyrol
The Tyrol: Railway Trip in the Tyrol01907HD
Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1902
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc01902HD
Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.
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- 1903
Ski Jumping in the Alps
Ski Jumping in the Alps01903HD
This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...
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- 1924
Jungle Belles of Borneo
Jungle Belles of Borneo01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1924
Quaint Berne, the Swiss Capital
Quaint Berne, the Swiss Capital01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1904
Life Aboard the Steam Yacht Argonaut
Life Aboard the Steam Yacht Argonaut01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1947
Ascent of the Fiamma
Ascent of the Fiamma01947HD
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...
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- 1919
Winter Sports at St. Moritz
Winter Sports at St. Moritz01919HD
Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1942
Piccoli Alpini
Piccoli Alpini01942HD
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...
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- 1902
Herring Salting Works in Norway
Herring Salting Works in Norway01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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