Early 1900s Movies

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1905, featuring Eduard Spelterini, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith