Travelogue Movies

Released on October 20th, 1918. Directed & produced by Burton Holmes.

A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Travelogue released on December 18th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released on the 17th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This Traveltalk series short looks at the people, customs, and landmarks in Vera Cruz, the main port city of Mexico.

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

Released on August 21st, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This Traveltalk series short begins along the mighty Columbia River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Portland. The river passes through three...

This Traveltalk series short introduces the viewer to Alaska.

Released on July 13th, 1919.

The most picturesque spot of all Canada is, without doubt, Lake Louise. From Banff Mr. Holmes asks you to go with him through a scenic wonderland...

Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.

"As you loll comfortably on the deck, your steamer approaches the Suez Canal and you enter this interesting stretch of water at Port Said. You land...

Travelogue released on the 29th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Danube upstream from Vienna, with its images of monasteries and castles. It's hard for an American to realize the age of civilization in Europe. This...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on February 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This early travelogue film, made in a Kenyan train station, captures an impromptu musical performance. Some passengers eagerly join in while others...

Released on the 24th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on February 24th, 1918.