Alpen Movies

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

This is a film drama, apparently based on real events, that depicts a mountaineering accident. A husband and wife are climbing in the Tyrolean Alps...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Constance, the young widow of a wealthy American, gets a love letter from the Engadine region, signed by the famous guide Toni Anewater she had met...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The mountain guide and ski instructor Hans Turri has been hired by the tourist Gregory Milacz to make a route in the mountains. Both are caught by a...

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

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

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A game of ice-hockey in progress in the Alps.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.