Short Documentary Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

"She Climbs to Conquer" shot by W.J. Oliver, was a noteworthy film which gained well merited acclaim. Made in 1933 it pictured the climb of Georgia...

Travelogue released on the 22nd of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 28th, 1919.

Elephants are used to pull teak logs through thick jungle to a river.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 18th, 1918.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 8th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...

Quebec stands 200 feet above the lower town, dominating the entire landscape. Along Duffern Terrace there runs the toboggan slide, which at night is...

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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The film describes the activities of a rock-climbing Explorer Unit from Phoenix, Arizona - the Kachinas. First their equipment and techniques are...

In an alpine ascent with two customers, a mountain guide hears a distress call from another roped party. After guiding the couple he accompanies to...

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.