Documental Movies

A scenic documentary record of a climb up to Mount Assiniboine, the 'American Matterhorn' in the Canadian Rockies.

Ben Mayforth redefines adaptive climbing in his intense pursuit of 5.13.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on the 17th of June, 1918.

Released on October 2nd, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Tractor Harvesters at work in the San Joaquin Valley. A visit to Hopi House at the Grand Canyon.

"While The Salvation Army on the Job is listed in film databases without a full plot summary, it is closely associated with the 1919 short comedy A...

Travelogue released on the 29th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 27th, 1918.

Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...

Travelogue released on November 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on November 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on March 25, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

From the Ganges to the Himalayas is the sort of a journey that no one ever forgets. The good ship "Burton Holmes" will take your patrons on an...

The ascent of Mont Blanc in four Pathe Baby reels. The film is a short version of the 1907 'L'ascension du Mont Blanc'. It shows the ascent of Mont...

"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...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 30th, 1919.

Released on April 1st, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on December 18th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

For over a hundred years, Turtagrø in Sogn has been a mountain climbing center in Jotunheimen. The film photographer Gunnar Nilsen-Vig was...