Documental Movies

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped...

Excursion from the Catinaccio group, across the Alpe di Siusi, to the Sassolungo and to the Sella group. The Dolomites, less impressive in appearance...

Tuesdays are days of great excitement in the quiet old town of Berne, when the whole population is bent on getting very much for very little.

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

Travelogue released on November 11th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A game of ice-hockey in progress in the Alps.

Released in May of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

"This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, 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.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Behind every performance lies a story that begins long before the curtains open. This documentary follows the creative process, preparation, and...