Documental Movies

Documentary made by students from the Universidad Católica de Chile about the life of Alicia Ríos, a Psychology student murdered in...

"During the 1927, AGM Geddes on behalf of the Huts Committee, gave the report on the progress made on the completion of the Club's first hut, the Fay...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

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

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and...

A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from...

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The ranger's activity mainly centered on mapping the national forests, creating safe trails, giving out cattle and sheep permits, and protecting the...

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

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...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 18th, 1918.

Austria and the Alps is the title of a 18 minutes travelogue by Burton Holmes produced to be distributed by the Paramount. The travelogue consisted...

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

This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...