Short Documentary Movies

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Bioscoped from a motor. The center of fashion and society in the Bernese Oberland. The rendezvous of the most cosmopolitan crowd in Europe.

"During the 1927, AGM Geddes on behalf of the Huts Committee, gave the report on the progress made on the completion of the Club's first hut, the Fay...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

Travelogue released on October 30th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

We have our poor people and the east has its starving millions; even in far-away Ceylon there are many kind hearts beating beneath dark skins, and it...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 13th, 1918.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 27th, 1918.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

Released on the 10th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 19th of February, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A scenic documentary record of a climb up to Mount Assiniboine, the 'American Matterhorn' in the Canadian Rockies.