Early 1900s Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1906, produced by Charles Urban, 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...

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

This includes the arrival of the old stage, the mail coach and diligence, and a motor car.

A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old...

1907, 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.

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...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

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

To commemorate the Anniversary of the Unspunnen Fete of 1815, held at Unspunnen, near Interlaken. Order of the Procession : 1-Twenty-two girls in...

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

A grand series of exciting and unique pictures, photographed in the United States of America, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.