Documentary Short Movies

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In September 1932, a party of climbers composed of Bruno Detassis, Gino Corrà and Nello Bianchini completed the first ascent of the Paganella...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

Released in 1901

Made as part of the compaign against the Industrial Relations Bill. A trade unionist talks about the crisis he sees in the working classes. The...

Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the...

Made from the official photos and declarations of the G7 summits. 40 years of celebrating economic growth.

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

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

Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...

Three mountaineers, including a woman, climb the l'Aiguille du Moine, in the Mont Blanc Massif departing from the Couvercle Shelter. Facing walls...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Psychological documentary portrait of a village woman who's about to have an abortion. The story is conveyed in an expressionistic manner with...

A film crew travels to the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland to investigate the curious tale of the discovery on the island of a dead...