Short Documentary Movies

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

The ascent of the spectacular needle Guglia Rudatis (2.202 meters), in the Italian Dolomites by a group of rock climbers. A group of six men leave a...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...

Released in 1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1. Jaffa from the Sea. The Port of Jerusalem. 2. Through the Rocks and Surf. The Syrian boatmen shooting the narrows. 3. The Landing Stage. Showing...

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

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1916, directed by Frederick Burlingham.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.