Short Documentary Movies

  • 1919
    In a Manila Wrapper

    In a Manila Wrapper

    In a Manila Wrapper

    01919HD

    Released on January 5th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    In a Manila Wrapper
  • 1917
    Wonders of Yellowstone

    Wonders of Yellowstone

    Wonders of Yellowstone

    01917HD

    Released on the 13th of August, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Wonders of Yellowstone
  • 1905
    Ice Breaker at Stockholm

    Ice Breaker at Stockholm

    Ice Breaker at Stockholm

    01905HD

    1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Ice Breaker at Stockholm
  • 1920
    Pyrenean Perspectives

    Pyrenean Perspectives

    Pyrenean Perspectives

    01920HD

    Released in November of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Pyrenean Perspectives
  • 1932
    She Climbs to Conquer

    She Climbs to Conquer

    She Climbs to Conquer

    101932HD

    "She Climbs to Conquer" shot by W.J. Oliver, was a noteworthy film which gained well merited acclaim. Made in 1933 it pictured the climb of Georgia...

    She Climbs to Conquer
  • 1903
    Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races

    Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races

    Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races
  • 1947
    Mount Bulyea

    Mount Bulyea

    Mount Bulyea

    01947HD

    Produced by Olympic Productions, the film shows an adventurous band of climbers making their successful assault on the heights of Mount Bulyea in the...

    Mount Bulyea
  • 2026
    Habitus

    Habitus

    Habitus

    02026HD

    Through an intimate memory shaped by ritual and inherited belief, Aavasam traces the quiet transformation of everyday customs and spaces as fluid...

    Habitus
  • 1903
    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    01903HD

    A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink
  • 1917
    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    01917HD

    Travelogue released on the 28th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Journey Through Java
  • 1906
    The Arlberg Railway

    The Arlberg Railway

    The Arlberg Railway

    101906HD

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

    The Arlberg Railway
  • 1903
    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    Outing of the Ski Club

    01903HD

    Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

    Outing of the Ski Club
  • 1903
    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition

    01903HD

    A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

    Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition
  • 1947
    Ascent of the Fiamma

    Ascent of the Fiamma

    Ascent of the Fiamma

    01947HD

    The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

    Ascent of the Fiamma
  • 1903
    Steamer Leaving Interlaken

    Steamer Leaving Interlaken

    Steamer Leaving Interlaken

    01903HD

    Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...

    Steamer Leaving Interlaken
  • 1905
    Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit

    Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit

    Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit

    01905HD

    A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...

    Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1905
    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    01905HD

    The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

    The Dangers of the Alps
  • 1919
    Tagalog Tailors

    Tagalog Tailors

    Tagalog Tailors

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 11th, 1919.

    Tagalog Tailors