Early 1900s Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

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

1902, 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 spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

Tuesdays are days of great excitement in the quiet old town of Berne, when the whole population is bent on getting very much for very little.

"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

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...

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.

Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...