Documentary Short Movies

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

The film attempts a philosophical understanding of some chapters of the Gospel and raises questions about the surmountability of the exoteric barrier.

Opening at a Soviet army base in Kabul, the film visits an attack helicopter squadron, a firebase outside Kabul, and a guard post near Kandahar. Then...

Documentary about a hunting party.

In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, there's a grocery store unlike any other. A down-to-earth, high-energy, family-run institution where the...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on August 10th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in 1901

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

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

Released in 1901

All Play No Work: A Story of Dan Sexton is a heartwarming documentary film that follows the story of Dan Sexton, a 33-year-old man who spends his...

Austria and the Alps is the title of a 18 minutes travelogue by Burton Holmes produced to be distributed by the Paramount. The travelogue consisted...

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.