Short Documentary Movies

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 28th, 1919.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, produced by Charles Urban, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on September 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on November 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in November of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 29th of July, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on the 31st of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the...

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

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on March 19th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Richard Wellington leads Western State Collegers from Gunnison up to Gothic Mountain in the Elk Mountains, Colorado. The film is an episode of the...