Documental Movies

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

Three mountaineers, including a woman, climb the l'Aiguille du Moine, in the Mont Blanc Massif departing from the Couvercle Shelter. Facing walls...

The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.

The ascent of the spectacular needle Guglia Rudatis (2.202 meters), in the Italian Dolomites by a group of rock climbers. A group of six men leave a...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 8th, 1919.

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...

Travelogue released on November 11th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on...

Released on July 13th, 1919.

1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen -...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith