20th Century Movies

Follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.

The mountain guide Jakob is a controversial figure. His supposed father dies and leaves behind a great heritage to the people. In the town they...

Preparation of "spawn" for commercial mushrooms, which grow to the tune of "You Came Along." Also: extraction & uses of snake venom; personal dress...

Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the...

Austrian military detachment out for Ski practice, showing how the Ski may be used in crossing snow-covered and ice hardened surfaces with great...

A photoshoot on the roofs and in the streets of Paris, under the astonished eyes of the inhabitants.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in February of 1922. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on the 20th of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1921, written & produced by Burton Holmes.

The true story of Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and the harrowing rescue of the crew of The Endurance when the ship he captained got encased in...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and...