20th Century Movies

A seven-year-old boy's magical childhood with his street performer father ends tragically. Years later, he struggles with anger and bitterness,...

Travelogue released on the 10th of July, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Hannes is employed at the Mont Blanc Observatory; the only outside connection is a pilot and Hella over the radio. Hella ascends the mountain but her...

Travelogue released on the 31st of July, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

About one of the most famous composers of the 20th century, Dmitriy Dmitrievich Shostakovich.

Released in June of 1914.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 21st, 1919.

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...

In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian...

In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education,...

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A look at the life of Tintin creator Georges Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, whose tales of reporter Tintin and his canine sidekick Snowy...

The idea is a simple one: three alpinists climb in the Mont Blanc Massif. This situation brings one face to face with the dangers of the mountain:...

Lancelot is sent through time by Merlin to protect young Arthur before he becomes King of Camelot, but by accident, they both end up in present day...

Account of the first French expedition to the Himalayas, which attempted to climb the hidden peak (Gasherbrum I) in 1936, from the preparations for...

The 1923 Kanto earthquake sparks fears of a Korean uprising in Japan. Many anti-colonial and leftist activists are arrested, including Fumiko and her...

Expert mountain-guide Maciste lives in the Dolomites. He dotes on his young nephew Hans, the illegitimate son of his sister, who died of a broken...

In August 1914, war between France and Germany seems imminent. Mata Hari, a beautiful Dutch-born dancer working in Paris, accepts an invitation to...

Released in March of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Travelogue released on November 11th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.