Documentary Short Movies

Travelogue released on November 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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...

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...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The world's most famous Swede in 1929 is undoubtedly Greta Garbo. Here the photographer has taken her on a boat departing Gothenburg as she returns...

In this trip Burton Holmes takes your patrons to Java, the richest island of the Dutch East Indies, and Batavia, its capital city, one of the most...

The peculiar trait of the cuckoo, which tricks another bird into hatching her egg for her, is shown in color photography.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

The story of Fluffy and Tommy and their litter of newborn kittens, as well as Fluffy’s sister Muffy’s older litter with her mate Calico. ...

Sanjay Verma was six months old when the Bhopal Gas Tragedy took seven members of his family. He was left with his 13 year old brother Sunil and 10...

Follows the journeys of four members at Headway East London’s Day Centre: Yoki, who began as a Headway member, now works with the charity,...

Provides, through onsite study and observations of a young biologist, an introduction to the life cycle and habitat of the blue heron. Shows its...

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

I'm afraid of planes and even living next to an airport, I couldn't film almost any flying around here. I have to fly in a few months and the film is...

Documentary about a hunting party.

Released in 1901

Some champion exhibits from the National Cat Club Show and the Combined Bird and Aquaria Show, described by W. Cox-Ife, F. Hopkins, and L.C....

Released on the 8th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.