Documental Movies

In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif,...

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

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...

Travelogue released on December 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1906, produced by Charles Urban, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 31st of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Elephants are used to pull teak logs through thick jungle to a river.

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

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

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

"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...

The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

Taking footage from the film 'A la conquete des cimes', this instructional film distributed for the home market as a Pathe Baby film in two reels,...

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