Alpes Movies

Documentary on mountain climbing in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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,...

A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...

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.

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

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

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901 film of the Mer de Glace, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

1901. Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.