Short Documentary Movies

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1. Jaffa from the Sea. The Port of Jerusalem. 2. Through the Rocks and Surf. The Syrian boatmen shooting the narrows. 3. The Landing Stage. Showing...

Released on January 5th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in 1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

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

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

At the center of attention is a female character - a prostitute - who stands in contrast to the "mother figure," a symbolic image established in the...

Released on July 9th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Tractor Harvesters at work in the San Joaquin Valley. A visit to Hopi House at the Grand Canyon.