Alpes Movies

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

Released in 1901

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

For a century and a half, mountain images by their beauty have largely gained from its influence, its frequentation and its development. But they are...

"Accident dans les Alpes" is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1908.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands...

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

1901, 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...

"L'ascension du Mont Pelvoux" is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by André Bayard in 1922 and...

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

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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.