Short Documentary Movies

  • 1916
    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu
  • 1918
    Down the Yukon

    Down the Yukon

    Down the Yukon

    01918HD

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

    Down the Yukon
  • 1903
    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps

    01903HD

    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...

    Panorama of Muerren Range of Alps
  • 1902
    Climbing the Final Arete

    Climbing the Final Arete

    Climbing the Final Arete

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Climbing the Final Arete
  • 1909
    Scenes in Hamburg

    Scenes in Hamburg

    Scenes in Hamburg

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Scenes in Hamburg
  • 1902
    Reindeer Camp in Lapland

    Reindeer Camp in Lapland

    Reindeer Camp in Lapland

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Reindeer Camp in Lapland
  • 2022
    Los muertos del vino dulce

    Los muertos del vino dulce

    Los muertos del vino dulce

    02022HD

    A visual and auditory immersion into the world of verdiales, a blend of mystery, tradition, and the culture of Málaga. Layers of image and...

    Los muertos del vino dulce
  • 1901
    Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus

    Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus

    Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of Gorge on Pilatus
  • 1904
    Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge

    Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge

    Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge

    01904HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Crossing a Dangerous Snow Bridge
  • 1937
    L'Aspra Meta

    L'Aspra Meta

    L'Aspra Meta

    01937HD

    The ascent of the spectacular needle Guglia Rudatis (2.202 meters), in the Italian Dolomites by a group of rock climbers. A group of six men leave a...

    L'Aspra Meta
  • 1938
    Scuola di roccia

    Scuola di roccia

    Scuola di roccia

    01938HD

    An exceptional cinematographic document on Emilio Comici, shot in 1938 in Val Rosandra by a MGM operator. The documentary shows Comici with the...

    Scuola di roccia
  • 1916
    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    A Scotch-Irish Reel

    01916HD

    Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Scotch-Irish Reel
  • 1909
    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland
  • 1942
    En Cordée

    En Cordée

    En Cordée

    01942HD

    En cordée is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguillette D'argentière. It was directed by Jacques Berr in 1942 and...

    En Cordée
  • 1901
    Panorama of Sarnen See

    Panorama of Sarnen See

    Panorama of Sarnen See

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of Sarnen See
  • 1903
    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    01903HD

    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...

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken
  • 1905
    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    01905HD

    The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

    The Dangers of the Alps
  • 1903
    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    01903HD

    "This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm
  • 1919
    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 25th, 1919.

    From Cocoon to Kimona
  • 1903
    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    01903HD

    Bioscoped from a motor. The center of fashion and society in the Bernese Oberland. The rendezvous of the most cosmopolitan crowd in Europe.

    Motoring on the Hoheweg