Short Documentary Movies

Released on August 17th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

Travelogue released on the 29th of July, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 8th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 28th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

"She Climbs to Conquer" shot by W.J. Oliver, was a noteworthy film which gained well merited acclaim. Made in 1933 it pictured the climb of Georgia...

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 28th, 1919.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

"Taken from the Swiss side of the St. Bernard Pass, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea, giving a magnificent view of the far-famed Hospice, which...