Documentary Short Movies

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 13th, 1918.

The cast and crew talk about making the film with some behind-the-scenes footage.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...

The director’s mother, Mirka Mora, avoided Auschwitz by one day. On his father’s side many perished in the Holocaust. These facts...

Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

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

This is the story of French's vs. Heinz, and how the people of Leamington, Ont. (AKA the Tomato Capital of Canada) got caught up in Canada's greatest...

To commemorate the Anniversary of the Unspunnen Fete of 1815, held at Unspunnen, near Interlaken. Order of the Procession : 1-Twenty-two girls in...

Released in 1901.

Dedicated “to all victims of intolerance,” "The Devil’s Toy" is a faux–public service documentary that chronicles the early...

Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...