Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius
Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and the funicular railway leading to the summit of the volcano.
Down the Crater of Vesuvius
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
Grattachecca
Gio, and her big brother, Marco, live alone in a city they are yet to call home. Summer's scorching sun prompts Marco on a quest to make the heat bearable.
Paradising on the Italian Lakes
1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
Curious Carriages at Klobenstein
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
The Giant of the Dolomites
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 heart for the dishonour of being seduced and abandoned. Maciste’s bitter rival is the sinister Schultz, a smuggler in search of easy money who teams up with two adventurers: Müller and the mysterious Vanna Dardos. Schultz’s plan is to steal the design for a revolutionary aviation project that engineer Riccardo Ewert is finishing in the peace and quiet of his mountain chalet. Thanks to Maciste the plan is thwarted and Müller and Schultz die overwhelmed by an avalanche while escaping through the mountains.
In Classic Greece
Travelogue released on November 6th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
Suportant el paradís
Artists Miquel Barceló, Susy Gómez, Carme Riera, and Agustí Villaronga discuss about the changes that have affected Mallorca due to issues such as tourism and globalization.
Vesuvius in Eruption
Travelogue released on October 30th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
Mountain Torrent in the Tyrol
Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.
Piraeus and Athens (Greece), Hoisting Cattle on Steamer
1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the harbor. 3. Hoisting the Cattle on Board. The cattle being slung by legs and horns from the barges to the liner.
In Modern Athens
Travelogue released on November 13th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
Piraeus, Gateway to Athens
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
Southern Italy
Travelogue released on October 16th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
A Day in Florence
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 19th, 1919.
Scalatori del C.A.I. alle prese colle Dolomiti
Excursion from the Catinaccio group, across the Alpe di Siusi, to the Sassolungo and to the Sella group. The Dolomites, less impressive in appearance and less elevated than the giants of the Alps, attract a particularly bold class of climbers: here we follow the footsteps of a group of them on a characteristic route of the region. In the group, there are some women. The film was produced in thirties by the Instituto Nazionale Luce during the Italian Fascist regime.