Short Documentary Movies

A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on August 31st, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

A grand series of exciting and unique pictures, photographed in the United States of America, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

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

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on the 17th of June, 1918.