Short Documentary Movies

Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1. Jaffa from the Sea. The Port of Jerusalem. 2. Through the Rocks and Surf. The Syrian boatmen shooting the narrows. 3. The Landing Stage. Showing...

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,...

Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 21st, 1918.

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

Released on December 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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 November 30th, 1919.

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

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The 'Unusual Occupations' series of theatrical short subjects was produced by Jerry Fairbanks Studios and released by Paramount Pictures from 1937...

Travelogue released on the 8th of July, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 13th, 1918.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith