Short Documentary Movies

Released on July 30th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 22nd, 1919.

Travelogue released on November 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

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

Travelogue of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Sailing distance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Vimy Mountain overlooks National Parks on...

Travelogue released on August 7th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Views of a party making the actual ascent of this famous mountain have a much greater interest than the usual scenic film. Commencing with the...

Three mountaineers, including a woman, climb the l'Aiguille du Moine, in the Mont Blanc Massif departing from the Couvercle Shelter. Facing walls...

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

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on October 9th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The peculiarity of this waterfall, with its narrow funnel-shaped opening, from which, on to the jagged rocks the torrent dashes, is here portrayed in...

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

Travelogue released on October 30th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.