Short Doc Movies
- 1924
The Island of Surprise
The Island of Surprise01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1923
Wonder Spa of the Alps
Wonder Spa of the Alps01923HD
1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1904
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Athens and the Acropolis
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Athens and the Acropolis01904HD
1. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of...
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- 1918
Facing Death on the Blumlisalp
Facing Death on the Blumlisalp01918HD
...where the whole expedition, by the breaking of an ice cornice on the summit, escaped death by a hair's breadth. The miraculous escape is recorded...
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- 1913
The Ascent of the Matterhorn
The Ascent of the Matterhorn01913HD
The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...
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- 1904
Life Aboard the Steam Yacht Argonaut
Life Aboard the Steam Yacht Argonaut01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1970
Ascent of the Matterhorn
Ascent of the Matterhorn01970HD
Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1916
La Suisse inconnue. La vallée de Loetschenthal
La Suisse inconnue. La vallée de Loetschenthal01916HD
1916, directed by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1921
In Old Granada
In Old Granada01921HD
A tour of Granada offers glimpses into the daily life of the 70,000 Granadans who once inhabited the city. Crossing the city from the Alhambra hill,...
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- 1909
Cannes and Its Vicinity
Cannes and Its Vicinity01909HD
1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1943
Climbing the Peaks
Climbing the Peaks01943HD
Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...
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- 1919
Some British Bits Well Done
Some British Bits Well Done01919HD
Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 20th, 1919.
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- 1948
Mountain Rescue Training at Wilder Kaiser
Mountain Rescue Training at Wilder Kaiser01948HD
Internationale Bergrettungstagung in Tirol 1948 is a documentary about mountain rescue that takes place in the Ötztal Alps. It was produced in...
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- 1924
The Lure of the South Seas
The Lure of the South Seas01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Stage Coach v. Motor
Stage Coach v. Motor01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm01903HD
The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...
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- 1902
Hockey Match on Skates
Hockey Match on Skates01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc
Panorama, Descending Mt. Blanc01902HD
Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.
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- 1901
Panorama of Sarnen See
Panorama of Sarnen See01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland
Sleighing Parties in Switzerland01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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