Short Doc Movies
- 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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- 1937
A la conquête des cimes
A la conquête des cimes01937HD
Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...
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- 1903
Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway
Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway01903HD
This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...
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- 1905
The Dangers of the Alps
The Dangers of the Alps01905HD
The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...
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- 1927
A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby
A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby01927HD
A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...
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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
The Cabaret of Old Japan
The Cabaret of Old Japan01919HD
Released on March 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1903
Herd of Goat at Grimsel
Herd of Goat at Grimsel01903HD
The goats of the Grimsel are almost as famous as the Hospice itself, and form a most attractive picture among the bleak and desolate surroundings.
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- 1902
Ascent and Descent of the Aiguilles
Ascent and Descent of the Aiguilles01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1904
Visit to Jerusalem
Visit to Jerusalem01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1947
Jean des Bossons
Jean des Bossons101947HD
Jean des Bossons is a documentary-fiction which recounts the activities of a high mountain guide in 1947. Around Chamonix Mont-Blanc, the guide Jean...
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- 1916
In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol
In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol01916HD
Released in 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1904
Camel Transport on Nile Banks
Camel Transport on Nile Banks01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Motoring on the Hoheweg
Motoring on the Hoheweg01903HD
Bioscoped from a motor. The center of fashion and society in the Bernese Oberland. The rendezvous of the most cosmopolitan crowd in Europe.
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- 1903
Departure of the Diligence
Departure of the Diligence01903HD
The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.
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- 1916
The Cliff Dwellers of America
The Cliff Dwellers of America01916HD
The first picture of the new Paramount-Burton Holmes Travel pictures recount Mr. Holmes' motor trip of the summer of 1913 through the more...
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- 1902
Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices
Norwegian Ski Sports by Novices01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1915
Scaling the Jungfrau
Scaling the Jungfrau01915HD
A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...
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- 1916
Climbing the Austrian Alps
Climbing the Austrian Alps01916HD
Travelogue released on August 28th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1902
Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station
Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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