Short Doc Movies

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in March of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Known also as 'The Crystal Ascension', the film chronicles an exploration of Mount Hood and its glaciers by a mountain-climbing party who explore the...

Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

...From its terrace one gets a magnificent view down the Valley of the Bow River. The natural bathtub at the Hot Springs, the Government pool, free...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Swiss documentary on the ascent of the Eiger by the Mitellegi ridge. After spending the night in the hut located 625 meters below the summit, two...

Mountain climbing with all its thrills near Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The film begins on a busy street in Toronto with...

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...

Brad and Barbara Washburn were filmed by National Geographic and RKO Pictures on their ascent of Mount McKinley in Alaska. The film is a pictorial...

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...