Early 1900s Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Four roped men jump a crevasse and ascend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace using long ice axes. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes that...

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

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...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, 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...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is...