20th Century Movies

  • 1932
    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers

    01932HD

    An alpine ascent Monte Rosa glacier by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group ascends from the Gabiet lake to...

    An Ascent of the Monte Rosa Glaciers
  • 1917
    East of Suez

    East of Suez

    East of Suez

    01917HD

    "As you loll comfortably on the deck, your steamer approaches the Suez Canal and you enter this interesting stretch of water at Port Said. You land...

    East of Suez
  • 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
  • 1919
    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    A Scenic Classic

    01919HD

    Released on December 14th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Scenic Classic
  • 1916
    Down the Danube to Vienna

    Down the Danube to Vienna

    Down the Danube to Vienna

    01916HD

    Danube upstream from Vienna, with its images of monasteries and castles. It's hard for an American to realize the age of civilization in Europe. This...

    Down the Danube to Vienna
  • 1907
    Firing Burmese Temple

    Firing Burmese Temple

    Firing Burmese Temple

    01907HD

    1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Firing Burmese Temple
  • 1919
    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    American Y.M.C.A. in London

    01919HD

    Released on February 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    American Y.M.C.A. in London
  • 1929
    Southern Peaks

    Southern Peaks

    Southern Peaks

    01929HD

    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,...

    Southern Peaks
  • 1912
    Dranem sténo-dactyle

    Dranem sténo-dactyle

    Dranem sténo-dactyle

    01912HD

    Man impersonates a female typist.

    Dranem sténo-dactyle
  • 1903
    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Musical Chairs
  • 1916
    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    The Lowlands of Luzon

    01916HD

    Released on the 24th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Lowlands of Luzon
  • 1917
    With the Stony Indians

    With the Stony Indians

    With the Stony Indians

    01917HD

    Released on the 19th of February, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    With the Stony Indians
  • 1918
    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia

    01918HD

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

    Adelaide, Capital of South Australia
  • 1919
    Tagalog Tailors

    Tagalog Tailors

    Tagalog Tailors

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 11th, 1919.

    Tagalog Tailors
  • 1916
    Among the Head Hunters

    Among the Head Hunters

    Among the Head Hunters

    01916HD

    Released on the 16th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Among the Head Hunters
  • 1916
    Southern Italy

    Southern Italy

    Southern Italy

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on October 16th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Southern Italy
  • 1917
    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon

    01917HD

    Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Catching and Canning Oregon Salmon
  • 1919
    Around About London

    Around About London

    Around About London

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 5th, 1919.

    Around About London
  • 1941
    Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches

    Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches

    Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches

    01941HD

    A winter ascent of Piz Bernina by Swiss mountain soldiers under the command of Major Charles Golay. The film also shows images of avalanche research,...

    Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches
  • 1905
    Great Alpine Fete

    Great Alpine Fete

    Great Alpine Fete

    01905HD

    To commemorate the Anniversary of the Unspunnen Fete of 1815, held at Unspunnen, near Interlaken. Order of the Procession : 1-Twenty-two girls in...

    Great Alpine Fete