Short Documentary Movies

  • 1941
    Peaks

    Peaks

    Peaks

    01941HD

    Cimes is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by Jean Vernet in 1941 and produced by Films de Cavaignac. It...

    Peaks
  • 1903
    Panorama of the Alps

    Panorama of the Alps

    Panorama of the Alps

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of the Alps
  • 1903
    Feeding the Handeck Rabbits

    Feeding the Handeck Rabbits

    Feeding the Handeck Rabbits

    01903HD

    A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

    Feeding the Handeck Rabbits
  • 1919
    The Cataract of Iguason

    The Cataract of Iguason

    The Cataract of Iguason

    01919HD

    Released on July 13th, 1919.

    The Cataract of Iguason
  • 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
  • 1917
    Exquisite Lake Louise

    Exquisite Lake Louise

    Exquisite Lake Louise

    01917HD

    The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

    Exquisite Lake Louise
  • 1940
    Ascent to the Bernina Massif

    Ascent to the Bernina Massif

    Ascent to the Bernina Massif

    01940HD

    "An early color film presented as 'Ascent to the Bernina Massif'. Two mountaineers break from the Forno hut and first climb the Punta Rasica and then...

    Ascent to the Bernina Massif
  • 1932
    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    01932HD

    An alpine ascent Monte Rosa glacier by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group ascends from the Gabiet lake to...

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers
  • 1917
    East of Suez

    East of Suez

    East of Suez

    01917HD

    "As you loll comfortably on the deck, your steamer approaches the Suez Canal and you enter this interesting stretch of water at Port Said. You land...

    East of Suez
  • 1916
    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on the 29th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao
  • 1919
    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    01919HD

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

    A Scenic Classic
  • 1916
    Down the Danube to Vienna

    Down the Danube to Vienna

    Down the Danube to Vienna

    01916HD

    Danube upstream from Vienna, with its images of monasteries and castles. It's hard for an American to realize the age of civilization in Europe. This...

    Down the Danube to Vienna
  • 1902
    Gentlemen and Ladies Ski Running Races

    Gentlemen and Ladies Ski Running Races

    Gentlemen and Ladies Ski Running Races

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Gentlemen and Ladies Ski Running Races
  • 1907
    Firing Burmese Temple

    Firing Burmese Temple

    Firing Burmese Temple

    01907HD

    1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Firing Burmese Temple
  • 1919
    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    01919HD

    Released on February 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    American Y.M.C.A. in London
  • 1929
    Southern Peaks

    Southern Peaks

    Southern Peaks

    01929HD

    Second part of the film 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. After spending the night in the Deficance Hut,...

    Southern Peaks
  • 1903
    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Musical Chairs
  • 1916
    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    01916HD

    Released on the 24th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Lowlands of Luzon
  • 1917
    With the Stony Indians

    With the Stony Indians

    With the Stony Indians

    01917HD

    Released on the 19th of February, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    With the Stony Indians
  • 1918
    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia