Short Documentary Movies

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A rock climbing in the Bavarian Allgäu Alps in Germany. The camera follows two mountaineers on a climb. We see all stages of the ascent, from...

Released on September 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

...From its terrace one gets a magnificent view down the Valley of the Bow River. The natural bathtub at the Hot Springs, the Government pool, free...

Shortened version of the film 'Snow flight' distributed by Warner Bros. The film was produced by Jerome Hill as 'a document of skiing according to...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Ceylon is the land of perpetual and exceeding beauty, her people picturesque in dress and quaint in personality, often amusing and always...

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

Travelogue released on the 8th of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The film was produced by Jerome Hill as 'a document of skiing according to the principles of Hannes Schneider.' It features Otto Lang, director of...

It is not often that your patrons will get a chance to take a trip through a veritable Garden of Eden. On his trip Burton Holmes will show them many...

This documentary follows two long-lost Ukrainian friends, Arsalan and Nastya, as they reconnect in Germany after russia's full-scale invasion against...

Released on August 31st, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 10th of July, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...