Short Doc Movies

1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

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...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Quebec stands 200 feet above the lower town, dominating the entire landscape. Along Duffern Terrace there runs the toboggan slide, which at night is...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

This short looks at the sport of rock climbing. A team of three men ascend a rock wall on Southern California's Tahquitz Rock (also known as Lily...

"This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith