Documental Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In 1492, Captain Antoine de Ville reached the summit of Mont Aiguille. At the time, there were no climbing shoes, no harnesses, no quickdraws!...

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Sailing distance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Vimy Mountain overlooks National Parks on...

Travelogue of a trip that occurred over a two-week period. Includes scenic sequences of mountains and lakes such as: Spokane, Washington, Rockies,...

We have our poor people and the east has its starving millions; even in far-away Ceylon there are many kind hearts beating beneath dark skins, and it...

"Flammes de Pierre" is the first documentary made by Gaston Rébuffat himself in 1947. It depicts Rébuffat in full ascent of the Flammes...

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

"The Blue Hour remains as a work of meditation rather than the previous ones like An Act of Resilience who observe the process of wanderings and how...

Released on February 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

Released on May 4th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.