Early 20th Century Movies

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

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

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Second part of the film 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. After spending the night in the Deficance Hut,...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In The Call of the Mountain (L’appel de la montagne) a couple are childhood sweethearts who are separated, she marries a rich man and he...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.

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

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

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

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...

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.