Early 1900s Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1902, 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...

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...

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1906, 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 thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A game of ice-hockey in progress in the Alps.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.