20th Century Movies

  • 1930
    The Glacier's Secret

    The Glacier's Secret

    The Glacier's Secret

    01930HD

    "In this film of the 'Vagabond Adventure Series', Tom Terris takes us to New Zealand in a kind of travelogue film. We accompany a client and a...

    The Glacier's Secret
  • 1919
    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    01919HD

    "This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond
  • 1970
    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    01970HD

    Above the Clouds in Rainier National Park shows a two-day climb from Paradise Inn to the summit of Mt. Rainier. The film was produced by the Kodak...

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier
  • 1904
    Close Call: Dangerous Climbing

    Close Call: Dangerous Climbing

    Close Call: Dangerous Climbing

    01904HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Close Call: Dangerous Climbing
  • 1904
    Jaffa and Its Harbour

    Jaffa and Its Harbour

    Jaffa and Its Harbour

    01904HD

    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...

    Jaffa and Its Harbour
  • 1927
    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    01927HD

    A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby
  • 1916
    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    01916HD

    The first picture of the new Paramount-Burton Holmes Travel pictures recount Mr. Holmes' motor trip of the summer of 1913 through the more...

    The Cliff Dwellers of America
  • 1938
    Conquest of Nanda Kot

    Conquest of Nanda Kot

    Conquest of Nanda Kot

    01938HD

    Record of the Japanese expedition to Nanda Kot (6861m) in Himalaya in 1936. The expedition was organized by the Mountaineering Club of the Rikkyo...

    Conquest of Nanda Kot
  • 1915
    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    01915HD

    Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Climbing the Jungfrau
  • 1905
    Surmounting the Summit of Finsteraarjoch

    Surmounting the Summit of Finsteraarjoch

    Surmounting the Summit of Finsteraarjoch

    01905HD

    1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Surmounting the Summit of Finsteraarjoch
  • 1918
    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    01918HD

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

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific
  • 1902
    Climber and Guides Camping Out

    Climber and Guides Camping Out

    Climber and Guides Camping Out

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Climber and Guides Camping Out
  • 1904
    International Winter Sports

    International Winter Sports

    International Winter Sports

    01904HD

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

    International Winter Sports
  • 1918
    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    01918HD

    1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    The Pilatus Railway
  • 1905
    Mount Pilatus Railway

    Mount Pilatus Railway

    Mount Pilatus Railway

    01905HD

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

    Mount Pilatus Railway
  • 1916
    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    01916HD

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

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines
  • 1909
    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland
  • 1918
    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    01918HD

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

    Two Cities of Old Cathay
  • 1917
    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    01917HD

    Quebec stands 200 feet above the lower town, dominating the entire landscape. Along Duffern Terrace there runs the toboggan slide, which at night is...

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec
  • 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