Early 20th Century Movies

"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 ranger's activity mainly centered on mapping the national forests, creating safe trails, giving out cattle and sheep permits, and protecting the...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.

Plump's girlfriend is sent to boarding school. To stay close to her, he disguises himself as one of the girl students. Their plan to elope is almost...

Released on the sixth of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on August 31st, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 21st, 1918.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on July 30th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 22nd, 1919.

Travelogue released on November 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Views of a party making the actual ascent of this famous mountain have a much greater interest than the usual scenic film. Commencing with the...

Three mountaineers, including a woman, climb the l'Aiguille du Moine, in the Mont Blanc Massif departing from the Couvercle Shelter. Facing walls...

"A rock climbing traverse in the Gastlosen Massif. Arrival of the train to Saanenmöser, three men walk to reach the wall. Crossing the rock face...

Released on the 10th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on October 9th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...