Short Doc Movies

  • 1903
    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    Driving Cattle in the Alps

    01903HD

    In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

    Driving Cattle in the Alps
  • 1938
    The Beneficent Reprobate

    The Beneficent Reprobate

    The Beneficent Reprobate

    01938HD

    The negative affects from ingesting "The Spirit of Wine" are demonstrated here through experiments on the Students of Northwestern University Medical...

    The Beneficent Reprobate
  • 1903
    Street Scene in Berne

    Street Scene in Berne

    Street Scene in Berne

    01903HD

    The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

    Street Scene in Berne
  • 1919
    A Day in Florence

    A Day in Florence

    A Day in Florence

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 19th, 1919.

    A Day in Florence
  • 1904
    Camel Caravans Crossing Bridge

    Camel Caravans Crossing Bridge

    Camel Caravans Crossing Bridge

    01904HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Camel Caravans Crossing Bridge
  • 1919
    In the Basque Country

    In the Basque Country

    In the Basque Country

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.

    In the Basque Country
  • 1918
    Oblin: The Switzerland of British Columbia

    Oblin: The Switzerland of British Columbia

    Oblin: The Switzerland of British Columbia

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 20th, 1918.

    Oblin: The Switzerland of British Columbia
  • 1916
    Bonnie Scotland

    Bonnie Scotland

    Bonnie Scotland

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on September 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Bonnie Scotland
  • 1922
    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    Across the St. Gothard Alps

    01922HD

    Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Across the St. Gothard Alps
  • 1916
    Climbing the Austrian Alps

    Climbing the Austrian Alps

    Climbing the Austrian Alps

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on August 28th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Climbing the Austrian Alps
  • 1934
    The Aiguille Verte

    The Aiguille Verte

    The Aiguille Verte

    01934HD

    The ascent of the Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc Massif by the ridge of the Moine. Two climbers, the mountain, and the rope. No plot, no tragedy,...

    The Aiguille Verte
  • 1917
    Curious Ceylon

    Curious Ceylon

    Curious Ceylon

    01917HD

    Ceylon is the land of perpetual and exceeding beauty, her people picturesque in dress and quaint in personality, often amusing and always...

    Curious Ceylon
  • 1916
    Picturesque Prague

    Picturesque Prague

    Picturesque Prague

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on the 31st of July, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Picturesque Prague
  • 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
  • 1900
    Chamonix - The Mer de Glace. Ascent

    Chamonix - The Mer de Glace. Ascent

    Chamonix - The Mer de Glace. Ascent

    01900HD

    Four roped men jump a crevasse and ascend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace using long ice axes. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes that...

    Chamonix - The Mer de Glace. Ascent
  • 1904
    Switzerland Series

    Switzerland Series

    Switzerland Series

    01904HD

    Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

    Switzerland Series
  • 1904
    Visit to Jerusalem

    Visit to Jerusalem

    Visit to Jerusalem

    01904HD

    1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Visit to Jerusalem
  • 1907
    Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay

    Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay

    Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay

    01907HD

    1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Burmah, Kyonske, Mandalay
  • 1916
    In South Tyrol, the Italian Corner of Austria

    In South Tyrol, the Italian Corner of Austria

    In South Tyrol, the Italian Corner of Austria

    01916HD

    Released on August 21st, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    In South Tyrol, the Italian Corner of Austria
  • 1923
    Our Playground of the Pacific

    Our Playground of the Pacific

    Our Playground of the Pacific

    01923HD

    1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Our Playground of the Pacific