Short Doc Movies
- 1903
Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition
Scandinavian Ski Jumping Competition01903HD
A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....
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- 1918
Two Ends of the Rope
Two Ends of the Rope01918HD
Released on the 8th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1901
Panorama of Hospice of St. Bernard
Panorama of Hospice of St. Bernard01901HD
"Taken from the Swiss side of the St. Bernard Pass, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea, giving a magnificent view of the far-famed Hospice, which...
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- 1970
Climbing Mount Tupper
Climbing Mount Tupper01970HD
William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...
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- 1907
Firing Burmese Temple
Firing Burmese Temple01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1903
Village Street, Meiringen
Village Street, Meiringen01903HD
A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...
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- 1916
The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)
The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)01916HD
Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1903
Jungfrau Electric Railway
Jungfrau Electric Railway01903HD
The train leaving the Schiedegg station and entering the Eiger tunnel en route for the station Eigerwand.
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- 1917
Exquisite Lake Louise
Exquisite Lake Louise01917HD
The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...
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- 1918
The Philippino National Guard
The Philippino National Guard01918HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 6th, 1918.
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- 1907
Viège-Zermatt Railway Over the Alps 1907
Viège-Zermatt Railway Over the Alps 190701907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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- 1919
The Salt of Anping
The Salt of Anping01919HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.
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- 1906
Winter Sports: Ski Jumping at Grindelwald
Winter Sports: Ski Jumping at Grindelwald01906HD
This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...
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- 1921
In Old Granada
In Old Granada01921HD
A tour of Granada offers glimpses into the daily life of the 70,000 Granadans who once inhabited the city. Crossing the city from the Alhambra hill,...
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- 1901
Panorama from Cog Railway
Panorama from Cog Railway01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink
Fancy Skating on Bear Ice Rink01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1970
The Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley01970HD
Travelogue released on the 5th of March, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1902
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1902
Ice Work on the Glacier des Bossons
Ice Work on the Glacier des Bossons01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
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- 1917
East of Suez
East of Suez01917HD
"As you loll comfortably on the deck, your steamer approaches the Suez Canal and you enter this interesting stretch of water at Port Said. You land...
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