Documental Movies

A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...

Cimes is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by Jean Vernet in 1941 and produced by Films de Cavaignac. It...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Trambólika is an intimate and colorful journey into the life of Chelo, a queer artist from La Mancha (Spain), whose techno beats and staging...

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

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...

In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif,...

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...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

This includes the arrival of the old stage, the mail coach and diligence, and a motor car.

A tour of Granada offers glimpses into the daily life of the 70,000 Granadans who once inhabited the city. Crossing the city from the Alhambra hill,...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

"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...

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...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.