Short Documentary Movies

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 27th, 1918.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

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

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

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 21st, 1919.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on October 16th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 19th, 1919.

Surabaya, Java, is the busiest headquarters of the Dutch in the Far East. Here the white-clothed man from Holland has established the commercial...

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on September 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The ranger's activity mainly centered on mapping the national forests, creating safe trails, giving out cattle and sheep permits, and protecting the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A tour of Granada offers glimpses into the daily life of the 70,000 Granadans who once inhabited the city. Crossing the city from the Alhambra hill,...