Short Doc Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 8th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1897, directed by Georges Melies.

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...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...

A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 13th of August, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

Released on March 19th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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...