Short Documentary Movies

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

Exploration on the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland. Starting from the station at Jungfraujoch we climb up toward the Glacier, which is 14 miles long and...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 21st, 1918.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

Government travelogue depicting New Zealand's West land's scenery: Lake Manapouri, Fox Glacier Hotel, and Franz Josef Glacier. From the Fox Glacier...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The ascent of the Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc Massif by the ridge of the Moine. Two climbers, the mountain, and the rope. No plot, no tragedy,...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.