Short Documentary Movies

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

Travelogue released on August 7th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the first of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on October 20th, 1918. Directed & produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

Danube upstream from Vienna, with its images of monasteries and castles. It's hard for an American to realize the age of civilization in Europe. This...

Released on the 8th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

Released on July 9th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

Views of a party making the actual ascent of this famous mountain have a much greater interest than the usual scenic film. Commencing with the...

Travelogue of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Sailing distance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Vimy Mountain overlooks National Parks on...

Released on the 24th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on July 30th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on August 17th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on April 1st, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

"While The Salvation Army on the Job is listed in film databases without a full plot summary, it is closely associated with the 1919 short comedy A...