Alps Movies

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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...

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

This is an excellent and spirited picture of fine quality depicting the international curling contests in Switzerland, showing the Scotch champion...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The marmot is a beloved and iconic animal of the Alps, known for its chubby figure and entertaining demeanor. In the film, we follow the life of Mox,...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In 1910, Arrigo Frusta and the operator Giovanni B. Vitrotti took the camera up to the 4000 meters high of the Mont Blanc chain to make three short...

The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

"The ascent of the Aiguilles Ravanel and Mummery", climbed by young guides in cycling pants: The brothers Armand Charlet and Georges Charlet, Arthur...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

Police inspector Peter Glebski arrives at a small mountain hotel, "At the Dead Mountaineer's", after receiving an anonymous letter - the letter warns...

Compilation film of the second half of the series Heidi: Girl of the Alps.

Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith