Documentary Short Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

Mack is a 8 year old streetwise boy wants to win all the time. With his mirrored heart he has to perform on the motorcrosstrack while death watches...

Man's need to create beauty, to interpret the world around him in image and color, has found expression in many forms, from the days of primitive...

A group of remote control car racers compete over the course of summer 2021, on different tracks in the South of England, all aiming to be crowned...

Travelogue released on November 6th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

A documentary focusing on Polish 60-year-old Henryk Kowalczyk who is deaf-blind and being taught sculpture. Working with clay and other materials is...

1901. Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A study of nocturnal butterflies and their mating habits.

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

A documentary about the actress who played Miss Torso, the dancer that caught James Stewart's eye in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Rear Window.

An Editor recounts the diaries of a failed film production as they attempt to construct a new narrative from the remaining footage.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1909, 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...

Underwater and microscopic photography by F. Percy Smith tell the story of a newt's life.

A short documentary about the April 17 1912 eclipse, which was partially visible in Italy.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.