Documental Movies

Along New Zealand’s South Islands runs the mighty chain of the Southern Alps, where large and beautiful glaciers and Ice-falls abound among the...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

Released in January of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on March 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

The ascent of the Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc Massif by the ridge of the Moine. Two climbers, the mountain, and the rope. No plot, no tragedy,...

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

Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The film describes the activities of a rock-climbing Explorer Unit from Phoenix, Arizona - the Kachinas. First their equipment and techniques are...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Tractor Harvesters at work in the San Joaquin Valley. A visit to Hopi House at the Grand Canyon.