Short Documentary Movies

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1906, 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.

From the Ganges to the Himalayas is the sort of a journey that no one ever forgets. The good ship "Burton Holmes" will take your patrons on an...

Released on the 13th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

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

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"During the 1927, AGM Geddes on behalf of the Huts Committee, gave the report on the progress made on the completion of the Club's first hut, the Fay...

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

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 19th, 1919.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 21st, 1918.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on the 17th of June, 1918.

Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 28th, 1919.