Short Documentary Movies

The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

A scenic documentary record of a climb up to Mount Assiniboine, the 'American Matterhorn' in the Canadian Rockies.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

An official training film from the War department. In April 1942, a detail of five enlisted men and two officers, Capt. Paul Lafferty and Lt. John...

Released on August 3rd, 1919.

Starting from the Swiss village of Zermatt, two people and a guide make a perilous ascent of the Matterhorn. Local villagers mount a torchlight...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 23rd, 1919.

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

Released in 1922.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Documentary on alpine refuges and the life of mountaineers. The film begins with images recreating vintage mountain climbers that end up spending a...

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

1916, directed by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...