Short Documentary Movies

Released in November of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on July 9th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This documentary follows two long-lost Ukrainian friends, Arsalan and Nastya, as they reconnect in Germany after russia's full-scale invasion against...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A travelogue set in the jungles of Borneo.

Released on March 30th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 13th, 1919.

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...

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...