Short Documentary Movies

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A winter vintage ascent to Mount Ruapehu by a large group of mountaineers composed of about 11 men and women. Mount Ruapehu, 2797 meters high, is an...

Travelogue released on June 10th, 1918. Directed & produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Government travelogue depicting New Zealand's West land's scenery: Lake Manapouri, Fox Glacier Hotel, and Franz Josef Glacier. From the Fox Glacier...

The train leaving the Schiedegg station and entering the Eiger tunnel en route for the station Eigerwand.

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

Released on the 8th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

An alpine ascent around the snow-covered area of Monte Cevedale by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group...

Released on October 20th, 1918. Directed & produced by Burton Holmes.

Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...