Silent Cinema Movies

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

Die Eiger-Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place on the Eiger. It was directed by Max Herrmann in 1936. It features Fritz Steuri,...

Travelogue of a trip that occurred over a two-week period. Includes scenic sequences of mountains and lakes such as: Spokane, Washington, Rockies,...

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

Vers les Cimes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in the Bernese Alps. It was directed by Charles-Georges Duvanel in 1940 and produced...

Hermann Perren, mountain guide, prepares the ascent of Dent du Requin with a companion. He checks the equipment necessary for any mountaineer, rope,...

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 11th, 1919.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 15th, 1919.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 25th, 1919.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 27th, 1919.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 20th, 1919.

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

A man loses his hearing and learns to appreciate life through silent films.

Charlie Chaplin, The Tramp. In this documentary, we will take a look at the life of actor and director Charlie Chaplin, and talk about his films and...

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

A winter vintage ascent to Mount Ruapehu by a large group of mountaineers composed of about 11 men and women. Mount Ruapehu, 2797 meters high, is an...

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

Comedy short film directed by Filippo Martelli.

Released on July 27th, 1919.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 23rd, 1919.