1900s Movies

Record of the Japanese expedition to Nanda Kot (6861m) in Himalaya in 1936. The expedition was organized by the Mountaineering Club of the Rikkyo...

In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community. Crippled beggar...

A biographical film about a Czech doctor, Dr. Jánský. The athletically inclined medic Jánský successfully completes his...

A documentary illustrating the mountain sports activities of the university students of the GUF (Gruppi universitari fascisti) in Val Gardena,...

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

La Meije is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in La Meije. It was directed by Alain Pol in 1947 and produced by Toni-Films.

Released in 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A travelogue set in the jungles of Borneo.

Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 21st of September, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1913, directed by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.