Short Documentary Movies

  • 1932
    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    01932HD

    In September 1932, a party of climbers composed of Bruno Detassis, Gino Corrà and Nello Bianchini completed the first ascent of the Paganella...

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct
  • 1916
    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    01916HD

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

    A Scotch-Irish Reel
  • 1918
    The Tonga Isles

    The Tonga Isles

    The Tonga Isles

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 14th, 1918.

    The Tonga Isles
  • 1919
    The White Elephant Militant

    The White Elephant Militant

    The White Elephant Militant

    01919HD

    Released on the 9th of November, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The White Elephant Militant
  • 1903
    Village Street, Meiringen

    Village Street, Meiringen

    Village Street, Meiringen

    01903HD

    A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...

    Village Street, Meiringen
  • 1918
    Yesterdays in Samoa

    Yesterdays in Samoa

    Yesterdays in Samoa

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on the 17th of June, 1918.

    Yesterdays in Samoa
  • 1909
    Alpine Sports

    Alpine Sports

    Alpine Sports

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Alpine Sports
  • 1916
    Southern Italy

    Southern Italy

    Southern Italy

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on October 16th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Southern Italy
  • 1901
    Panorama of Meggenhorn

    Panorama of Meggenhorn

    Panorama of Meggenhorn

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of Meggenhorn
  • 1934
    The Game is Up

    The Game is Up

    The Game is Up

    01934HD

    Sound version of the silent picture 'Climbing Mount Tupper.' William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the...

    The Game is Up
  • 1938
    The Beneficent Reprobate

    The Beneficent Reprobate

    The Beneficent Reprobate

    01938HD

    The negative affects from ingesting "The Spirit of Wine" are demonstrated here through experiments on the Students of Northwestern University Medical...

    The Beneficent Reprobate
  • 1918
    A Mountaineering Memory

    A Mountaineering Memory

    A Mountaineering Memory

    01918HD

    A scenic documentary record of a climb up to Mount Assiniboine, the 'American Matterhorn' in the Canadian Rockies.

    A Mountaineering Memory
  • 1918
    Fire Walkers of Bega

    Fire Walkers of Bega

    Fire Walkers of Bega

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on October 27th, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Fire Walkers of Bega
  • 1919
    King Rama at the Royal Wat

    King Rama at the Royal Wat

    King Rama at the Royal Wat

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 28th, 1919.

    King Rama at the Royal Wat
  • 1904
    International Winter Sports

    International Winter Sports

    International Winter Sports

    01904HD

    A grand series of exciting and unique pictures, photographed in the United States of America, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

    International Winter Sports
  • 1906
    On the Meron Esplanade

    On the Meron Esplanade

    On the Meron Esplanade

    01906HD

    1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    On the Meron Esplanade
  • 1919
    Push Car Trails in Formosa

    Push Car Trails in Formosa

    Push Car Trails in Formosa

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 7th, 1919.

    Push Car Trails in Formosa
  • 1918
    The Philippino National Guard

    The Philippino National Guard

    The Philippino National Guard

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 6th, 1918.

    The Philippino National Guard
  • 1919
    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    01919HD

    Released on December 14th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Scenic Classic
  • 1919
    In Siamese Society

    In Siamese Society

    In Siamese Society

    01919HD

    Released on August 17th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    In Siamese Society