Documental Movies

  • 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
  • 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
  • 1918
    Climbing in Store Skagastølstind

    Climbing in Store Skagastølstind

    Climbing in Store Skagastølstind

    01918HD

    "A pioneering Norweigan climbing film. The filming was made in 1918 by film photographer Gunnar Nilsen Vik. The film begins with some pictures of Ola...

    Climbing in Store Skagastølstind
  • 1903
    Tobogganing on the Cresta

    Tobogganing on the Cresta

    Tobogganing on the Cresta

    01903HD

    Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

    Tobogganing on the Cresta
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1921
    Across the Grand Canyon

    Across the Grand Canyon

    Across the Grand Canyon

    01921HD

    1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

    Across the Grand Canyon
  • 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
  • 1926
    Mountain Climbing in Glacier National Park

    Mountain Climbing in Glacier National Park

    Mountain Climbing in Glacier National Park

    01926HD

    A man and a woman climbing the Grinnell Point in Glacier National Park. They start from the Many Glacier Hotel and progress on an easy terrain first...

    Mountain Climbing in Glacier National Park
  • 1941
    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    Champions on the Snow

    01941HD

    A documentary illustrating the mountain sports activities of the university students of the GUF (Gruppi universitari fascisti) in Val Gardena,...

    Champions on the Snow
  • 1903
    Fun on the Skating Rink

    Fun on the Skating Rink

    Fun on the Skating Rink

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Fun on the Skating Rink
  • 1916
    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    01916HD

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

    The Lowlands of Luzon