Early 20th Century Movies

  • 1916
    British Egypt

    British Egypt

    British Egypt

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on November 11th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    British Egypt
  • 1927
    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    01927HD

    Taking footage from the film 'A la conquete des cimes', this instructional film distributed for the home market as a Pathe Baby film in two reels,...

    An Alpinist’s Equipment
  • 1916
    In Old Ireland

    In Old Ireland

    In Old Ireland

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on October 9th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    In Old Ireland
  • 1929
    Westland

    Westland

    Westland

    01929HD

    Government travelogue depicting New Zealand's West land's scenery: Lake Manapouri, Fox Glacier Hotel, and Franz Josef Glacier. From the Fox Glacier...

    Westland
  • 1917
    Exquisite Lake Louise

    Exquisite Lake Louise

    Exquisite Lake Louise

    01917HD

    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...

    Exquisite Lake Louise
  • 1929
    River of Ice

    River of Ice

    River of Ice

    01929HD

    A mountaineering tour on the Franz Josef Glacier, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. After leaving the Fox Glacier Hotel, two...

    River of Ice
  • 1907
    The Ascent of Mont Blanc

    The Ascent of Mont Blanc

    The Ascent of Mont Blanc

    101907HD

    Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands...

    The Ascent of Mont Blanc
  • 1916
    Going to Halifax

    Going to Halifax

    Going to Halifax

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on December 18th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Going to Halifax
  • 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
  • 1920
    In the Shadow of Assiniboine

    In the Shadow of Assiniboine

    In the Shadow of Assiniboine

    01920HD

    A climbing expedition by a mountain guide and a woman to the summit of Mount Wedgwood, on a training climb in preparation for an attempt to scale...

    In the Shadow of Assiniboine
  • 1919
    Gay Parie in Wartime

    Gay Parie in Wartime

    Gay Parie in Wartime

    01919HD

    Released on March 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Gay Parie in Wartime
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1918
    Yesterdays in Samoa

    Yesterdays in Samoa

    Yesterdays in Samoa

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on the 17th of June, 1918.

    Yesterdays in Samoa
  • 1916
    Felling Big Trees in California

    Felling Big Trees in California

    Felling Big Trees in California

    01916HD

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

    Felling Big Trees in California
  • 1919
    With Uncle Sam's Submarine Chasers

    With Uncle Sam's Submarine Chasers

    With Uncle Sam's Submarine Chasers

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 1st, 1919.

    With Uncle Sam's Submarine Chasers
  • 1919
    The Cataract of Iguason

    The Cataract of Iguason

    The Cataract of Iguason

    01919HD

    Released on July 13th, 1919.

    The Cataract of Iguason
  • 1919
    Paris the Magnificent

    Paris the Magnificent

    Paris the Magnificent

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 7th, 1919.

    Paris the Magnificent
  • 1920
    The Snowbound Pyrenees

    The Snowbound Pyrenees

    The Snowbound Pyrenees

    01920HD

    Released in December of 1920. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Snowbound Pyrenees
  • 1924
    Les Charmoz

    Les Charmoz

    Les Charmoz

    01924HD

    Les Charmoz is a documentary about mountaineering that takes place on Aiguille Des Grands Charmoz. Produced in 1924.

    Les Charmoz