Early 1900s Movies

A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from...

Austrian military detachment out for Ski practice, showing how the Ski may be used in crossing snow-covered and ice hardened surfaces with great...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

The goats of the Grimsel are almost as famous as the Hospice itself, and form a most attractive picture among the bleak and desolate surroundings.

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.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time" is one of the great novels of world literature. The documentary immerses itself in the very own cosmos,...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.