Short Doc Movies

  • 1903
    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    01903HD

    A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps
  • 1905
    Life at Innsbruck, Tyrol

    Life at Innsbruck, Tyrol

    Life at Innsbruck, Tyrol

    01905HD

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

    Life at Innsbruck, Tyrol
  • 1902
    Tobogganing Down Devil's Heap

    Tobogganing Down Devil's Heap

    Tobogganing Down Devil's Heap

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Tobogganing Down Devil's Heap
  • 1904
    Piraeus, Gateway to Athens

    Piraeus, Gateway to Athens

    Piraeus, Gateway to Athens

    01904HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Piraeus, Gateway to Athens
  • 1919
    The Doughnut That Did It

    The Doughnut That Did It

    The Doughnut That Did It

    01919HD

    Released on the 21st of September, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Doughnut That Did It
  • 1903
    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink
  • 1947
    Mount Bulyea

    Mount Bulyea

    Mount Bulyea

    01947HD

    Produced by Olympic Productions, the film shows an adventurous band of climbers making their successful assault on the heights of Mount Bulyea in the...

    Mount Bulyea
  • 1929
    Franz Josef Glacier

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Franz Josef Glacier

    01929HD

    An alternative version of the film 'Southern Peaks', shortened in this case to be included in an episode of the series 'Glimpses of New Zealand'....

    Franz Josef Glacier
  • 1903
    Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway

    Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway

    Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway

    01903HD

    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...

    Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway
  • 1934
    The Aiguille Verte

    The Aiguille Verte

    The Aiguille Verte

    01934HD

    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,...

    The Aiguille Verte
  • 1919
    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 25th, 1919.

    From Cocoon to Kimona
  • 1940
    Ascent of the Tooth

    Ascent of the Tooth

    Ascent of the Tooth

    01940HD

    An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on...

    Ascent of the Tooth
  • 1922
    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    01922HD

    Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Across the St. Gothard Alps
  • 1902
    Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald

    Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald

    Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Tobogganing and Snowballing at Grindelwald
  • 1903
    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    Bobsleighing in the Alps

    01903HD

    The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

    Bobsleighing in the Alps
  • 1937
    Mountaineers in the Allgäu Alps

    Mountaineers in the Allgäu Alps

    Mountaineers in the Allgäu Alps

    01937HD

    A rock climbing in the Bavarian Allgäu Alps in Germany. The camera follows two mountaineers on a climb. We see all stages of the ascent, from...

    Mountaineers in the Allgäu Alps
  • 1918
    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    01918HD

    1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    The Pilatus Railway
  • 1927
    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    01927HD

    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...

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby
  • 1919
    Seeing Sights in London

    Seeing Sights in London

    Seeing Sights in London

    01919HD

    We look first at Westminster Abbey and the Towers of Parliament. And the sight-seeing only starts there as it continues to all the famous buildings...

    Seeing Sights in London
  • 1924
    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn