Documentary Short Movies

The climbers Jean Jacques and André Lambert, accompanied by the photographer Jean Lozeron, climb the great ridge of Salève, in...

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...

In Prince Edward Island, Josée Gallant-Gordon is reinventing mental health care through her bilingual equine therapy centre, proving that with...

Each of the stories celebrates pioneers of a national movement to engage encore workers, adults age 50+, in solving problems, meeting important...

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

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...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series introduces viewers to the trumpeter swan.

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 5th of March, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

While most teens spend their days in a self-absorbed haze, Simon Jackson was out in the world connecting with anyone who could help him save the...

Released on the 10th of December, 1917. 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...

"Taken from the Swiss side of the St. Bernard Pass, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea, giving a magnificent view of the far-famed Hospice, which...

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series introduces viewers to the black bear.

Documentary about the extraction and manufacture of charcoal, in Pompeu, Minas Gerais, focusing on charcoal burners in action, their lives,...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901