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Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century

Burton Holmes (1870–1958) was an American travel writer, photographer, and lecturer, often called the “father of travelogues.” He was one of the first to use film to document his global travels, presenting his slides and motion pictures in public lectures. Holmes was known for his pioneering work in bringing far-flung destinations to American audiences, showcasing both the exotic cultures and breathtaking landscapes of the places he visited.

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Film posters by Burton Holmes in the 1910s

Holmes’ travel films and lectures gained him a broad following, and he was known for his enthusiastic storytelling and high-quality cinematography. His works are considered significant in the history of travel filmmaking and photography, helping to shape how people experienced distant parts of the world through the lens of entertainment and education.

His travelogues took him to places across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, offering audiences a chance to virtually explore these areas during a time when international travel was not as accessible as it is today.

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Going to the Sun in Glacier Park, 1917

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Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
High Spots in Hawaii, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Hunting Kangaroos From Motor Cars, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
On The Way To The Front With The Chinese Labor Corps, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Osaka to Nagasaki, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Palm Beach and Miami, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Peerless Pineapples of the Pacific, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Round About Adelaide, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Tasmania, The Garden of Australia, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
The Alaska Cruise, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
The Land of Madame Butterfly, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Three Marvelous Matsuri, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Tropical Nassau, 1917

Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Our Filipino Fighting Forces, 1918

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