Short Documentary Movies
- 1918
Inson
Inson01918HD
Travelogue released on the first of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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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
Schwyz Castle
Schwyz Castle01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 2022
Los muertos del vino dulce
Los muertos del vino dulce02022HD
A visual and auditory immersion into the world of verdiales, a blend of mystery, tradition, and the culture of Málaga. Layers of image and...
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- 1901
Eagleswing Panorama of the Mer de Glace
Eagleswing Panorama of the Mer de Glace01901HD
1901 film of the Mer de Glace, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1905
Falls of the Rhine by Moonlight
Falls of the Rhine by Moonlight01905HD
A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the...
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- 1913
Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius
Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius01913HD
Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...
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- 1904
Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge
Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1902
Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald
Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1923
Wonder Spa of the Alps
Wonder Spa of the Alps01923HD
1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken
Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken01903HD
Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...
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- 1907
The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway
The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1905
Cortina Villagers Leaving Church
Cortina Villagers Leaving Church01905HD
Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.
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- 1900
Chamonix: the Mer de Glace. Descent.
Chamonix: the Mer de Glace. Descent.31900HD
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...
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- 1907
Curious Carriages at Klobenstein
Curious Carriages at Klobenstein01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1921
Bath, the Famous British Spa
Bath, the Famous British Spa01921HD
Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1902
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder
Party of Tourists Descending a Ladder01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn
An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
![An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn]()
- 1903
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer01903HD
A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.
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- 1917
To the Summit of Mt. Hood
To the Summit of Mt. Hood01917HD
Released on July 30th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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