Early 1900s Movies

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Showing hundreds of boys, girls and adults on skis descending a steep snow-covered bank.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1904, 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...