Early 20th Century Movies

Four roped men jump a crevasse and ascend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace using long ice axes. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes that...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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...

Released on March 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Released on August 21st, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

We have our poor people and the east has its starving millions; even in far-away Ceylon there are many kind hearts beating beneath dark skins, and it...

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 6th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

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

Released on the 13th of August, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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