Alpes Movies

1905, 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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The young engineer Peter and his best friend, the mountain guide Anderl, are passionate mountaineers. When Peter falls in love with Clarissa, the...

The ascent of the Jungfrau by the Urban Alpine Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, on...

To commemorate the Anniversary of the Unspunnen Fete of 1815, held at Unspunnen, near Interlaken. Order of the Procession : 1-Twenty-two girls in...

A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

This short film shows an alpine march of the young fascists of the federal command of Belluno to the Mario Vazzoler refuge. From there, a group of...

"Cretinetti sulle Alpi" is a drama about alpinism. It was produced in 1909 by Itala-Film. It features André Deed.

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

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

Austria and the Alps is the title of a 18 minutes travelogue by Burton Holmes produced to be distributed by the Paramount. The travelogue consisted...

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.