Early 20th Century Movies

  • 1915
    Scaling the Jungfrau

    Scaling the Jungfrau

    Scaling the Jungfrau

    01915HD

    A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...

    Scaling the Jungfrau
  • 1916
    A Day with a West Point Cadet

    A Day with a West Point Cadet

    A Day with a West Point Cadet

    01916HD

    For his third picture in his series, Mr. Holmes takes his audience on a visit to our National Military Academy at West Point, there to study the...

    A Day with a West Point Cadet
  • 1917
    Among the Holy Hindus

    Among the Holy Hindus

    Among the Holy Hindus

    01917HD

    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...

    Among the Holy Hindus
  • 1916
    The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)

    The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)

    The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)

    01916HD

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

    The Pasig River (the Filipino Thames)
  • 1918
    Unknown Switzerland

    Unknown Switzerland

    Unknown Switzerland

    01918HD

    Travelogue documenting extremely isolated areas in Switzerland between Bernese Alps and the Rhone River.

    Unknown Switzerland
  • 1908
    The Tyrol: Native Customs in the Tyrolean Alps

    The Tyrol: Native Customs in the Tyrolean Alps

    The Tyrol: Native Customs in the Tyrolean Alps

    01908HD

    Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    The Tyrol: Native Customs in the Tyrolean Alps
  • 1924
    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    An Alpine Ride Up the Strasserhorn
  • 1917
    Geysers of the Yellowstone

    Geysers of the Yellowstone

    Geysers of the Yellowstone

    01917HD

    Nice looking Travelogue takes us to the Northeast corner of Wyoming as we visit Yellowstone National Park.

    Geysers of the Yellowstone
  • 1919
    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond

    01919HD

    "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."...

    Chateau Thierry and Beyond
  • 1970
    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier

    01970HD

    Above the Clouds in Rainier National Park shows a two-day climb from Paradise Inn to the summit of Mt. Rainier. The film was produced by the Kodak...

    Above the Clouds on Mt. Rainier
  • 1927
    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby

    01927HD

    A short version of the film 'A la conquête des cimes' by René Moreau released for the domestic market in two Pathe Baby big reels. In...

    A la conquête des cimes - Pathe Baby
  • 1916
    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    The Cliff Dwellers of America

    01916HD

    The first picture of the new Paramount-Burton Holmes Travel pictures recount Mr. Holmes' motor trip of the summer of 1913 through the more...

    The Cliff Dwellers of America
  • 1915
    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    01915HD

    Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Climbing the Jungfrau
  • 1918
    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific
  • 1918
    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    The Pilatus Railway

    01918HD

    1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    The Pilatus Railway
  • 1916
    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines

    01916HD

    Released on the 10th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Bilibid, the Sing Sing of Philippines
  • 1909
    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland
  • 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
  • 1917
    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec

    01917HD

    Quebec stands 200 feet above the lower town, dominating the entire landscape. Along Duffern Terrace there runs the toboggan slide, which at night is...

    Midwinter Sports in Quebec
  • 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