Short Doc Movies

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 15th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Austrian military detachment out for Ski practice, showing how the Ski may be used in crossing snow-covered and ice hardened surfaces with great...

A winter vintage ascent to Mount Ruapehu by a large group of mountaineers composed of about 11 men and women. Mount Ruapehu, 2797 meters high, is an...

The second release in the series picks up Mr. Holmes' fellow-travelers at the very brink of the Grand Canyon, just as a train has arrived at the El...

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A group of tourists, including five women, cross the Mauvais Pas, a rocky passage equipped with a railing, next to the Mer de Glace Glacier. One of...

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

An alpine ascent Monte Rosa glacier by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group ascends from the Gabiet lake to...

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...

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on the sixth of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Opening with sledge loads of holiday makers leaving the hotel shown afterwards careering along the roadway through beautiful winter landscape....

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...

Released on the 20th of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 18th, 1918.

Released on March 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on July 20th, 1919.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...