Short Documentary Movies

Released on the 10th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on July 20th, 1919.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

Released on December 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

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

Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

From the shores of Lake Huron to the prairie capital of Manitoba is an interesting trip. Scenes shown are motorboating amid the Thirty Thousand...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 14th, 1919.

This short looks at the sport of rock climbing. A team of three men ascend a rock wall on Southern California's Tahquitz Rock (also known as Lily...

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

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith