Alpen Movies

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

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...

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The mountain guide Andreas loves Marie, the hotelier's daughter whom a guest from the city, Alfred, is courting. He thinks about getting rid of his...

1901 film of the Mer de Glace, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, 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...

Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in 1901

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

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith