Documental Movies
- 1942
The Ski Sled
The Ski Sled01942HD
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...
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- 1903
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer01903HD
A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.
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- 1941
The Basic Principles of Skiing
The Basic Principles of Skiing01941HD
Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport,...
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- 1900
Chamonix: the Mer de Glace. Descent.
Chamonix: the Mer de Glace. Descent.31900HD
Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...
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- 2026
The Evidence of the Termites
The Evidence of the Termites02026HD
What is the middle class? Is it a set of encyclopedias, the tupper ware in the freezer, tha family vacation, working as a babysittter? Is it...
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- 1924
The Dizzy Land of William Tell
The Dizzy Land of William Tell01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1921
Bath, the Famous British Spa
Bath, the Famous British Spa01921HD
Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1922
Across the St. Gothard Alps
Across the St. Gothard Alps01922HD
Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1942
30 Jours au-dessus des nuages
30 Jours au-dessus des nuages01942HD
In 1941, under the Vichy regime, during the Nazi occupation, a team of six people crossed the Mont-Blanc massif. Leaving the Arve Valley with a month...
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- 1907
Viège-Zermatt Railway Over the Alps 1907
Viège-Zermatt Railway Over the Alps 190701907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 2026
Escaramuza, Charra
Escaramuza, Charra02026HD
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- 1906
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers01906HD
Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...
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- 1921
Chamonix, France; or, About Mont Blanc
Chamonix, France; or, About Mont Blanc01921HD
Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1904
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Hoisting Cattle on Steamer
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Hoisting Cattle on Steamer01904HD
1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...
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- 1907
The Tyrol: Austrian Alps
The Tyrol: Austrian Alps01907HD
Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1924
Down the Crater of Vesuvius
Down the Crater of Vesuvius01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1919
In the Basque Country
In the Basque Country01919HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.
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- 1924
Memories of the Alpine Republic
Memories of the Alpine Republic01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1923
Our Playground of the Pacific
Our Playground of the Pacific01923HD
1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Panoramic View of the Eiger
Panoramic View of the Eiger01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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