Documental Movies

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Three rock climbing ascents in Val Bregaglia, Italy by Karl Freimann and Philipp Wieland, who made the first ascent of Fiamma in 1936. The film...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

Released on the 13th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Including several views of main streets with traffic, market scenes, steam tramways in Marientheresiaustrasse.

Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This includes the arrival of the old stage, the mail coach and diligence, and a motor car.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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