Early 1900s Movies

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1903, 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...

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

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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...

1906, 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...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This exciting and somewhat dangerous sport has attained a popularity at all the Swiss winter resorts that is really remarkable. The film depicts in a...

The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...