Short Doc Movies

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped...

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

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

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on December 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

In this Paramount-Burton Holmes Travelogue are seen the beautiful and the unusual things that are to be found in the Bahama Islands. The points of...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

"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...

Released on August 17th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1906, produced by Charles Urban, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

Released on July 27th, 1919.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 22nd of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.