1900s Movies

Female impersonator Julian Eltinge appears in the cast.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful...

A travelogue set in the jungles of Borneo.

Released on March 30th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 13th, 1919.

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

Released in January of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...

Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family...