1900s Movies

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...

Travelogue released on the 12th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Bioscoped from a motor. The center of fashion and society in the Bernese Oberland. The rendezvous of the most cosmopolitan crowd in Europe.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the first of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Miha invites his fiancée Minka to the dance, but he's tempted by another big desire of his - climbing. Frustrated Minka insists on the...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 14th, 1918.

Released in 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 5th of June, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful...

Including several views of main streets with traffic, market scenes, steam tramways in Marientheresiaustrasse.

In the early 20th century, Helen Keller experienced a tumultuous time at Radcliffe College of Harvard University when her rapidly expanding worldview...

1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A pioneering mountaineering film made by Frank Ormiston-Smith for the Warwick Trading Company in 1902. Ormiston-Smith himself led and filmed an...

1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen -...