Early 1900s Movies

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The ascent of Mont Blanc in four Pathe Baby reels. The film is a short version of the 1907 'L'ascension du Mont Blanc'. It shows the ascent of Mont...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...

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

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

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.

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.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.