Early 1900s Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Tuesdays are days of great excitement in the quiet old town of Berne, when the whole population is bent on getting very much for very little.

1904, 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.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

In 1901, Argentine naval officer José María Sobral joins Otto Nordenskjöld’s Swedish scientific expedition to Antarctica....

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

This is an excellent and spirited picture of fine quality depicting the international curling contests in Switzerland, showing the Scotch champion...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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