Documentary Short Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The film is presented as a climbing film from Tirol's mountain world based on an idea by Kurt Maix, and it's a touristical film of the series 'Bilder...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

West Coast of England, redshanks wander through wetlands in search of food while facing constant threats from loose dogs.

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series introduces viewers to the Canada goose.

Actor Ian Richardson walks up the hill to Arthur's Seat, which overlooks the city of Edinburgh, as he did during lunch hours as a bored office clerk...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The Planes of Fame Air Museum has always been, and continues to be a "volunteer-driven" organization. Volunteers are the life-blood of most of their...

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Distressing accounts and images of historical warfare and the ongoing issues of a population suffering from hunger fill this short documentary about...

Jean des Bossons is a documentary-fiction which recounts the activities of a high mountain guide in 1947. Around Chamonix Mont-Blanc, the guide Jean...

Released on January 5th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

"A series of films taken during a difficult and dangerous ascent of the Jungfrau;, showing views of the climbers at an height of over 13,000 feet....

Made as part of the compaign against the Industrial Relations Bill. A trade unionist talks about the crisis he sees in the working classes. The...

The inhabitants of a lobstering village in Maine all have one thing on their minds: their impending deaths.