Short Doc Movies

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

Documentary on mountain climbing in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 16th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 19th of February, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Scenes: Royal Northwest Mounted Police in action; the commissioner; the prairies of Saskatchewan; glimpses of the Blackfoot Indian tribes; visiting...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.

Travelogue released on the 22nd of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 9th of November, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.