20th Century Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

From Jaipur to Agra and Calcutta is a wonderful trip, and Burton Holmes shows some of the quaintest and queerest sights in the world, among them the...

A student, a railway worker and a peasant go on a trip to the Julian Alps and meet people on their way.

Two climbers progress on an alpine glacier and reach the top of a mountain by climbing a long and steep slope of snow and ice. They also have to...

Man impersonates a female typist.

Released on March 28th, 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on the 31st of July, 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...

Cimes is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Mont Pelvoux. It was directed by Jean Vernet in 1941 and produced by Films de Cavaignac. It...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Die Eiger-Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place on the Eiger. It was directed by Max Herrmann in 1936. It features Fritz Steuri,...

Released on January 19th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue released on December 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on July 13th, 1919.

This is an excellent and spirited picture of fine quality depicting the international curling contests in Switzerland, showing the Scotch champion...

An official training film from the War department. In April 1942, a detail of five enlisted men and two officers, Capt. Paul Lafferty and Lt. John...

The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 7th, 1919.