Short Documentary Movies
- 1918
Allied War Heroes Arrive in Switzerland
Allied War Heroes Arrive in Switzerland01918HD
1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1917
Canning Time in California
Canning Time in California01917HD
Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.
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- 1907
Prize Ski Jumping Contest
Prize Ski Jumping Contest01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
![Prize Ski Jumping Contest]()
- 1903
Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway
Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway01903HD
This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...
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- 1922
Way Down Upon the Suwanee River
Way Down Upon the Suwanee River01922HD
Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.
![Way Down Upon the Suwanee River]()
- 1903
Herd of Goat at Grimsel
Herd of Goat at Grimsel01903HD
The goats of the Grimsel are almost as famous as the Hospice itself, and form a most attractive picture among the bleak and desolate surroundings.
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- 1924
Jungle Belles of Borneo
Jungle Belles of Borneo01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
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- 1919
Up the Upper Parana
Up the Upper Parana01919HD
Released on July 6th, 1919.
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- 1924
The Dizzy Land of William Tell
The Dizzy Land of William Tell01924HD
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
![The Dizzy Land of William Tell]()
- 1903
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm
Life at a Simmenthal Cattle Farm01903HD
The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...
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- 1903
Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm
Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm01903HD
"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...
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- 1902
Shovel Driving and Cripple Racing on Bear Rink
Shovel Driving and Cripple Racing on Bear Rink01902HD
1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
![Shovel Driving and Cripple Racing on Bear Rink]()
- 1904
Snow Avalanche on the Schreckhorn
Snow Avalanche on the Schreckhorn01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
![Snow Avalanche on the Schreckhorn]()
- 1903
Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink
Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
![Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink]()
- 1913
Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius
Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius01913HD
Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...
![Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius]()
- 1919
The Silken Cities of Suwa-ko
The Silken Cities of Suwa-ko01919HD
Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 8th, 1919.
![The Silken Cities of Suwa-ko]()
- 1907
Railway Panorama: Damascus to Beirut
Railway Panorama: Damascus to Beirut01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
![Railway Panorama: Damascus to Beirut]()
- 1903
Driving Cattle in the Alps
Driving Cattle in the Alps01903HD
In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...
![Driving Cattle in the Alps]()
- 1934
The Game is Up
The Game is Up01934HD
Sound version of the silent picture 'Climbing Mount Tupper.' William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the...
![The Game is Up]()
- 1907
Firing Burmese Temple
Firing Burmese Temple01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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