Documentary Short Movies

Released in 1901

TV program producer Phill Harris unfolds his journey of making 'River to Reef' and where has that lead him to today.

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go...

Released in 1901

In 1810, 20 year old Sara Baartman got on a boat from Cape Town to London, unaware that she would never see her home again, or that she would become...

Travelogue released on the 28th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A portrait of Ryann Holmes, community organizer and co-founder of bklyn boihood, un/doing and reframing masculinity.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

1901. Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901