Short Documentary Movies

  • 2025
    Hide and Seek

    Hide and Seek

    Hide and Seek

    02025HD

    This documentary follows two long-lost Ukrainian friends, Arsalan and Nastya, as they reconnect in Germany after russia's full-scale invasion against...

    Hide and Seek
  • 1918
    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    Two Cities of Old Cathay

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Two Cities of Old Cathay
  • 1902
    Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station

    Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station

    Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station
  • 1916
    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao

    01916HD

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

    The Murderous Moros of Mindanao
  • 1901
    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn
  • 1916
    Hiking with the Ikorrotes

    Hiking with the Ikorrotes

    Hiking with the Ikorrotes

    01916HD

    Released on the 8th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Hiking with the Ikorrotes
  • 1942
    Ski Safety

    Ski Safety

    Ski Safety

    01942HD

    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...

    Ski Safety
  • 1916
    The Penal Colony of Palawan

    The Penal Colony of Palawan

    The Penal Colony of Palawan

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on the 12th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Penal Colony of Palawan
  • 1903
    Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake

    Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake

    Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake

    01903HD

    Tourists leaving the Bear Hotel, Kandersteg, to cross the Gemmi. Many ladies of the party are seen mounting the hardy ponies at the hotel front, and,...

    Gemmi Pass and Oeschinen Lake
  • 1947
    Ascent of the Fiamma

    Ascent of the Fiamma

    Ascent of the Fiamma

    01947HD

    The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

    Ascent of the Fiamma
  • 1916
    Old and New Manila

    Old and New Manila

    Old and New Manila

    01916HD

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

    Old and New Manila
  • 1918
    Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis

    Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis

    Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 7th, 1918.

    Sydney, the Antipodean Metropolis
  • 1916
    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    01916HD

    The ranger's activity mainly centered on mapping the national forests, creating safe trails, giving out cattle and sheep permits, and protecting the...

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona
  • 1918
    Down the Yukon

    Down the Yukon

    Down the Yukon

    01918HD

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

    Down the Yukon
  • 1903
    Fun on the Skating Rink

    Fun on the Skating Rink

    Fun on the Skating Rink

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Fun on the Skating Rink
  • 1918
    Inson

    Inson

    Inson

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on the first of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Inson
  • 1918
    Rotorua: The Yellowstone of the Antipodes in New Zealand

    Rotorua: The Yellowstone of the Antipodes in New Zealand

    Rotorua: The Yellowstone of the Antipodes in New Zealand

    01918HD

    Travelogue released on the 8th of July, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Rotorua: The Yellowstone of the Antipodes in New Zealand
  • 1924
    Mont Blanc

    Mont Blanc

    Mont Blanc

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Mont Blanc
  • 1937
    A la conquête des cimes

    A la conquête des cimes

    A la conquête des cimes

    01937HD

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

    A la conquête des cimes
  • 1919
    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 25th, 1919.

    From Cocoon to Kimona