Short Documentary Movies

  • 1903
    Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls

    Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls

    Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls

    01903HD

    This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...

    Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls
  • 1922
    L'arête de l'Argentine

    L'arête de l'Argentine

    L'arête de l'Argentine

    01922HD

    The two guides Adrien and Félix Veillon with the customer Rotschild climb the Argentine ridge in the Swiss canton of Valais. The film was so...

    L'arête de l'Argentine
  • 1916
    In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol

    In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol

    In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol

    01916HD

    Released in 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    In Innsbruck, Capital of the Austrian Tyrol
  • 1903
    Trip Around Lake of the Four Cantons

    Trip Around Lake of the Four Cantons

    Trip Around Lake of the Four Cantons

    01903HD

    1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen -...

    Trip Around Lake of the Four Cantons
  • 1919
    The Salt of Anping

    The Salt of Anping

    The Salt of Anping

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.

    The Salt of Anping
  • 1918
    The Tonga Isles

    The Tonga Isles

    The Tonga Isles

    01918HD

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

    The Tonga Isles
  • 1917
    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    01917HD

    Travelogue released on the 28th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Journey Through Java
  • 1917
    Among the Holy Hindus

    Among the Holy Hindus

    Among the Holy Hindus

    01917HD

    From the Ganges to the Himalayas is the sort of a journey that no one ever forgets. The good ship "Burton Holmes" will take your patrons on an...

    Among the Holy Hindus
  • 1917
    Georgian Bay to Winnipeg

    Georgian Bay to Winnipeg

    Georgian Bay to Winnipeg

    01917HD

    From the shores of Lake Huron to the prairie capital of Manitoba is an interesting trip. Scenes shown are motorboating amid the Thirty Thousand...

    Georgian Bay to Winnipeg
  • 1917
    Montreal, Old and New

    Montreal, Old and New

    Montreal, Old and New

    01917HD

    Travelogue released on the 15th of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Montreal, Old and New
  • 1916
    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Visiting the Sultan of Sulu
  • 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
  • 1918
    Wellington and the North Island of New Zealand

    Wellington and the North Island of New Zealand

    Wellington and the North Island of New Zealand

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on July 22nd, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Wellington and the North Island of New Zealand
  • 1930
    To Mt. Aspiring With the Camera

    To Mt. Aspiring With the Camera

    To Mt. Aspiring With the Camera

    01930HD

    A group of men shows the 'before and after' physical effects of a journey upon the Mount Aspiring area. Mount Aspiring (9,960 ft.), known as the...

    To Mt. Aspiring With the Camera
  • 1917
    In the Bahamas

    In the Bahamas

    In the Bahamas

    01917HD

    In this Paramount-Burton Holmes Travelogue are seen the beautiful and the unusual things that are to be found in the Bahama Islands. The points of...

    In the Bahamas
  • 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
  • 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
    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Two Cities of Old Cathay
  • 1916
    Among the Head Hunters

    Among the Head Hunters

    Among the Head Hunters

    01916HD

    Released on the 16th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Among the Head Hunters
  • 1932
    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct

    01932HD

    In September 1932, a party of climbers composed of Bruno Detassis, Gino Corrà and Nello Bianchini completed the first ascent of the Paganella...

    First Ascent of the Paganella Direct