Early 1900s Movies

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The train leaving the Schiedegg station and entering the Eiger tunnel en route for the station Eigerwand.

The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.

Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, 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...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.