Short Doc Movies
- 1902
Ascent and Descent of the Aiguilles
Ascent and Descent of the Aiguilles01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1930
Through Mountain Gateways
Through Mountain Gateways01930HD
Travelogue of a trip that occurred over a two-week period. Includes scenic sequences of mountains and lakes such as: Spokane, Washington, Rockies,...
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- 1903
Tobogganing on the Cresta
Tobogganing on the Cresta01903HD
Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...
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- 1918
The Gornergrat Railway
The Gornergrat Railway01918HD
1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1903
Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake
Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake01903HD
Tourists leaving the Bear Hotel, Kandersteg, to cross the Gemmi. Many ladies of the party are seen mounting the hardy ponies at the hotel front, and,...
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- 1916
A Day with a West Point Cadet
A Day with a West Point Cadet01916HD
For his third picture in his series, Mr. Holmes takes his audience on a visit to our National Military Academy at West Point, there to study the...
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- 1905
Northern Ice Sports
Northern Ice Sports01905HD
1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1919
Frocks and Frills of the Filipinos
Frocks and Frills of the Filipinos01919HD
Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 22nd, 1919.
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- 1906
On the Meron Esplanade
On the Meron Esplanade01906HD
1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1918
Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis
Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis01918HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 7th, 1918.
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- 1903
Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink
Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink01903HD
A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...
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- 1903
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm01903HD
The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...
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- 1903
Reichenbach Falls
Reichenbach Falls01903HD
The peculiarity of this waterfall, with its narrow funnel-shaped opening, from which, on to the jagged rocks the torrent dashes, is here portrayed in...
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- 1919
The Salvation Army on the Job
The Salvation Army on the Job01919HD
"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...
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- 1903
Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls
Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls01903HD
This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...
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- 1919
In the Basque Country
In the Basque Country01919HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.
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- 1916
Visiting the Sultan of Sulu
Visiting the Sultan of Sulu01916HD
Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1918
Down the Yukon
Down the Yukon01918HD
Released on April 1st, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1918
Over the White Pass
Over the White Pass01918HD
Released on March 25, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1903
Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps
Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps01903HD
A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...
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