Short Documentary Movies

1902, 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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

A visual and auditory immersion into the world of verdiales, a blend of mystery, tradition, and the culture of Málaga. Layers of image and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of...

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...