Short Documentary Movies

  • 1903
    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Musical Chairs
  • 1916
    From Carlsbad to Moravia

    From Carlsbad to Moravia

    From Carlsbad to Moravia

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on August 7th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    From Carlsbad to Moravia
  • 1970
    Ascent of the Matterhorn

    Ascent of the Matterhorn

    Ascent of the Matterhorn

    01970HD

    Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Ascent of the Matterhorn
  • 1917
    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    01917HD

    Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon
  • 1970
    The Yoho Valley

    The Yoho Valley

    The Yoho Valley

    01970HD

    Travelogue released on the 5th of March, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Yoho Valley
  • 1917
    In Surabaya, the 'Busy Burg' of Java

    In Surabaya, the 'Busy Burg' of Java

    In Surabaya, the 'Busy Burg' of Java

    01917HD

    Surabaya, Java, is the busiest headquarters of the Dutch in the Far East. Here the white-clothed man from Holland has established the commercial...

    In Surabaya, the 'Busy Burg' of Java
  • 1918
    A Summer Day in Skagway

    A Summer Day in Skagway

    A Summer Day in Skagway

    01918HD

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

    A Summer Day in Skagway
  • 1916
    The Grand Canyon

    The Grand Canyon

    The Grand Canyon

    01916HD

    The second release in the series picks up Mr. Holmes' fellow-travelers at the very brink of the Grand Canyon, just as a train has arrived at the El...

    The Grand Canyon
  • 1932
    She Climbs to Conquer

    She Climbs to Conquer

    She Climbs to Conquer

    101932HD

    "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...

    She Climbs to Conquer
  • 1919
    Canning Scenery

    Canning Scenery

    Canning Scenery

    01919HD

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

    Canning Scenery
  • 1901
    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn
  • 1903
    Panorama of Interlaken from Steamer

    Panorama of Interlaken from Steamer

    Panorama of Interlaken from Steamer

    01903HD

    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...

    Panorama of Interlaken from Steamer
  • 1932
    An Ascent of the Cevedale Massif

    An Ascent of the Cevedale Massif

    An Ascent of the Cevedale Massif

    01932HD

    An alpine ascent around the snow-covered area of Monte Cevedale by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group...

    An Ascent of the Cevedale Massif
  • 1917
    Batavia, the Javanese Capital

    Batavia, the Javanese Capital

    Batavia, the Javanese Capital

    01917HD

    In this trip Burton Holmes takes your patrons to Java, the richest island of the Dutch East Indies, and Batavia, its capital city, one of the most...

    Batavia, the Javanese Capital
  • 2025
    Hide and Seek

    Hide and Seek

    Hide and Seek

    02025HD

    This documentary follows two long-lost Ukrainian friends, Arsalan and Nastya, as they reconnect in Germany after russia's full-scale invasion against...

    Hide and Seek
  • 1918
    Fiji Does Its Bit

    Fiji Does Its Bit

    Fiji Does Its Bit

    01918HD

    Released on October 20th, 1918. Directed & produced by Burton Holmes.

    Fiji Does Its Bit
  • 1903
    The Battle of the Snow

    The Battle of the Snow

    The Battle of the Snow

    01903HD

    A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from...

    The Battle of the Snow
  • 1919
    Rolling Down the Rio

    Rolling Down the Rio

    Rolling Down the Rio

    01919HD

    Travelogue released on November 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Rolling Down the Rio
  • 1919
    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    01919HD

    Released on December 14th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Scenic Classic
  • 1916
    Summer Days Near San Diego, California

    Summer Days Near San Diego, California

    Summer Days Near San Diego, California

    01916HD

    Released on the sixth of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Summer Days Near San Diego, California