Movies Similar to Walt's Early Wonderlands

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre(2023)

Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.

Flowing Water(2017)

This documentary tells the story of the revitalization of the Longwood Garden's (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) Main Fountain Garden, a lavish jewel in the crown of one of the greatest collections of fountains in the United States.

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song(2023)

The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.

Rescuing a Fantasy Classic(2021)

A comprehensive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process of restoring 3-strip Cinerama for the 1962 film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".

Reef Builders(2025)

"Reef Builders" tells the true stories of people involved in the Sheba Hope Grows program, leading major restorations to save the world’s coral reefs in the face of climate change.

Flower Goddess(2020)

Animation by Nana Yachi. Music by Kazune Yamagata.

Secrets of the Parthenon(2008)

For 25 centuries the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, and disfigured by catastrophic renovations. To save it from collapse, the modern restoration team must uncover the secrets of how the ancient Greeks built this icon of western civilization in less than nine years without anything resembling an architectural plan.

The Making of 'The Last Laugh'(2003)

This movie was featured on the DVD release of Der letzte Mann in 2004 in Germany.

Disneyland Paris : Les Secrets du château(2022)

Tutankhamun In Colour(2020)

The BBC version of "King Tut In Color" documentary. A century after the world’s most exciting archaeological find - the tomb of Tutankhamun - we can witness the dramatic scenes of its discovery and marvel at its extraordinary treasures exactly as they were then, in colour.

Reimagining A Buffalo Landmark(2019)

The Richardson Olmsted Campus, a former psychiatric center and National Historic Landmark, is seeing new life as it undergoes restoration and adaptation to a modern use.

Het Ding (untitled, 1957)(2018)

Next to the Bijenkorf on the Coolsingel stands one of Rotterdam’s most famous sculptures, an untitled structure created by Russian modernist artist Naum Gabo, that has been simply called Het Ding (The Thing). This documentary about the restoration of Naum Gabo’s nameless sculpture from 1957 combines awe-inspiring shots of this artwork with audio fragments from Gabo’s fiery Russian manifests.

The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas(1909)

The first meeting of a U.S. president and a Mexican president took place when William Howard Taft met Porfirio Díaz on 16 October 1909, in El Paso. The meeting was celebrated in both El Paso and Juárez with parades, elaborate receptions, lavish gifts and large crowds. Shot by the pioneers of Mexican Cinema the brothers Alva. This is a typical example of newsreel material prior to the Mexican revolution. By hemerographical references we know that this footage was presented to the then president of Mexico General Porfirio Díaz in the Castle of Chapultepec, then residence of the president.

Miracle At Beaverdam - The Restoration of Futurliner No. 10

Miracle at Beaverdam, a video about the restoration of Futurliner #10 is now available on DVD or VHS. Written, directed and produced by volunteer Don Bratt, the video covers the background of the GM Parade of Progress, the history of #10 and its restoration. The video includes original media clips on the GM Parade of Progress and chronicles Don Mayton's quest to restore one. As production ramps up on these videos, we'll make information available on how to order one. The "donation" will be $25, which includes shipping. In case you're wondering, Beaverdam is the name of the small community in West Michigan where Don Mayton, Director of Restoration, lives and where the Futurliner is being restored.

Les Trésors de la Bibliothèque nationale de France(2020)

The National Library of France is the guardian of priceless treasures that tell our history, our illustrious thinkers, writers, scholars and artists. Telling the story of the exceptional treasures of the National Library of France is like opening a great history book rich in many twists and turns. Without the love of the kings of France for books and precious objects, this institution would never have seen the light of day. The story begins in the 14th century under the reign of a passionate writer, Charles V, who set up a library in his apartments in the Louvre. But it was not until the 17th century, and the reign of Louis XIV, a lover of the arts and letters, that the royal library took over its historic quarters in the rue Vivienne in Paris, which it still occupies.

Nell Gwyn(1926)

An actress becomes the king's mistress and persuades him to convert the palace to a serviceman's home.

The Tattoo(1968)

An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.

The Big Red One: The Reconstruction(2005)

A re-working, re-editing, and restructuring of Sam Fuller's The Big Red One bringing it closer as originally envisioned by the late filmmaker. It includes forty-seven additional minutes which was not utilized in the film's original release. Supervised by Richard Schickel, Peter Bogdanovich, and editor Bryan McKenzie.

The Carpenter(1988)

A carpenter, who was executed in the electric chair, comes back to finish his dream house, now inhabited by a young married couple.

The Restoration(2024)

Marcia wakes up one day with the unnerving feeling that her husband has disappeared. She decides to take matters into her own hands to find out his whereabouts.