Documental Movies

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...

1903, 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.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

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...

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...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped...

Including several views of main streets with traffic, market scenes, steam tramways in Marientheresiaustrasse.

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

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...

The film was produced by Jerome Hill as 'a document of skiing according to the principles of Hannes Schneider.' It features Otto Lang, director of...

"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

"4100 Ascension à ski de la face nord des Ecrins" is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Barre Des Écrins. It was directed...