Documental Movies

  • 1921
    The Stanserhorn Railway

    The Stanserhorn Railway

    The Stanserhorn Railway

    01921HD

    Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    The Stanserhorn Railway
  • 1927
    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    01927HD

    Taking footage from the film 'A la conquete des cimes', this instructional film distributed for the home market as a Pathe Baby film in two reels,...

    An Alpinist’s Equipment
  • 1924
    Memories of the Alpine Republic

    Memories of the Alpine Republic

    Memories of the Alpine Republic

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Memories of the Alpine Republic
  • 1942
    The Ski Sled

    The Ski Sled

    The Ski Sled

    01942HD

    An official training film from the War department. In April 1942, a detail of five enlisted men and two officers, Capt. Paul Lafferty and Lt. John...

    The Ski Sled
  • 1918
    Scrambles in the High Alps

    Scrambles in the High Alps

    Scrambles in the High Alps

    01918HD

    Documentary on mountain climbing in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

    Scrambles in the High Alps
  • 1916
    The Real Streets of Cairo

    The Real Streets of Cairo

    The Real Streets of Cairo

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on November 27th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Real Streets of Cairo
  • 1970
    Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side

    Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side

    Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side

    01970HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side
  • 1917
    With the Kandy Elephants

    With the Kandy Elephants

    With the Kandy Elephants

    01917HD

    Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    With the Kandy Elephants
  • 1919
    The Salvation Army on the Job

    The Salvation Army on the Job

    The Salvation Army on the Job

    01919HD

    "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...

    The Salvation Army on the Job
  • 1931
    Holidaying Among the Peaks

    Holidaying Among the Peaks

    Holidaying Among the Peaks

    01931HD

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

    Holidaying Among the Peaks
  • 1918
    On the Beach at Waikiki

    On the Beach at Waikiki

    On the Beach at Waikiki

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 27th, 1918.

    On the Beach at Waikiki
  • 1941
    Northwestern Mountains

    Northwestern Mountains

    Northwestern Mountains

    01941HD

    An early silent color film of Glacier National Park and Mount Rainier. The film is part of the 'Our Colorful World' series, produced by Bell &...

    Northwestern Mountains
  • 1924
    An Arctic Hike on the Great Aletsch Glacier

    An Arctic Hike on the Great Aletsch Glacier

    An Arctic Hike on the Great Aletsch Glacier

    01924HD

    Exploration on the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland. Starting from the station at Jungfraujoch we climb up toward the Glacier, which is 14 miles long and...

    An Arctic Hike on the Great Aletsch Glacier
  • 1903
    Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer

    Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer

    Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer

    01903HD

    A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

    Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer
  • 1918
    A Trip to the Jenolan Caves of Australia

    A Trip to the Jenolan Caves of Australia

    A Trip to the Jenolan Caves of Australia

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 14th, 1918.

    A Trip to the Jenolan Caves of Australia
  • 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
  • 1918
    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific
  • 1903
    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Musical Chairs
  • 1919
    Canning Scenery

    Canning Scenery

    Canning Scenery

    01919HD

    Released on January 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Canning Scenery
  • 1903
    Tourists Leaving the Hotel

    Tourists Leaving the Hotel

    Tourists Leaving the Hotel

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Tourists Leaving the Hotel