20th Century Movies

"L'ascension du Mont Pelvoux" is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by André Bayard in 1922 and...

Travelogue released on the 22nd of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on July 9th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.

Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.

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...

Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A game of ice-hockey in progress in the Alps.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The ascent of Mont Blanc in four Pathe Baby reels. The film is a short version of the 1907 'L'ascension du Mont Blanc'. It shows the ascent of Mont...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A mountaineering tour on a glacier in the Alps. The film follows a group of mountaineers as they leave the hostel. Then they climb up fixed ladders...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on December 14th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A biopic about British philosopher and logician Bertrand Russell, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for his varied and significant...