1900s Movies

  • 1909
    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Children Tobogganing in Switzerland
  • 1942
    En Cordée

    En Cordée

    En Cordée

    01942HD

    En cordée is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguillette D'argentière. It was directed by Jacques Berr in 1942 and...

    En Cordée
  • 1901
    Panorama of Sarnen See

    Panorama of Sarnen See

    Panorama of Sarnen See

    01901HD

    1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of Sarnen See
  • 1903
    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken

    01903HD

    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...

    Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken
  • 1927
    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    An Alpinist’s Equipment

    01927HD

    Taking footage from the film 'A la conquete des cimes', this instructional film distributed for the home market as a Pathe Baby film in two reels,...

    An Alpinist’s Equipment
  • 1905
    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    The Dangers of the Alps

    01905HD

    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...

    The Dangers of the Alps
  • 1903
    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm

    01903HD

    "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...

    Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm
  • 1916
    The Real Streets of Cairo

    The Real Streets of Cairo

    The Real Streets of Cairo

    01916HD

    Travelogue released on November 27th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Real Streets of Cairo
  • 1919
    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    From Cocoon to Kimona

    01919HD

    Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 25th, 1919.

    From Cocoon to Kimona
  • 1903
    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    Motoring on the Hoheweg

    01903HD

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

    Motoring on the Hoheweg
  • 1916
    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona

    01916HD

    The ranger's activity mainly centered on mapping the national forests, creating safe trails, giving out cattle and sheep permits, and protecting the...

    The Fighting Forest Rangers in Arizona
  • 1915
    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    Climbing the Jungfrau

    01915HD

    Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Climbing the Jungfrau
  • 1946
    A Cragsman's Day

    A Cragsman's Day

    A Cragsman's Day

    01946HD

    Rock climbing on the "Cobbler". Awarded first prize by Michael Powell in the 1948 Scottish Amateur Film Festival

    A Cragsman's Day
  • 1902
    Panorama of the Range of the Alps

    Panorama of the Range of the Alps

    Panorama of the Range of the Alps

    01902HD

    1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Panorama of the Range of the Alps
  • 1917
    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    A Journey Through Java

    01917HD

    Travelogue released on the 28th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    A Journey Through Java
  • 1919
    Up-to-Date Manila

    Up-to-Date Manila

    Up-to-Date Manila

    01919HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 14th, 1919.

    Up-to-Date Manila
  • 1916
    The Land of Evangeline

    The Land of Evangeline

    The Land of Evangeline

    01916HD

    Released on December 25th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    The Land of Evangeline
  • 1919
    Teak Logging with Elephants

    Teak Logging with Elephants

    Teak Logging with Elephants

    01919HD

    Elephants are used to pull teak logs through thick jungle to a river.

    Teak Logging with Elephants
  • 1918
    A Summer Day in Skagway

    A Summer Day in Skagway

    A Summer Day in Skagway

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 18th, 1918.

    A Summer Day in Skagway
  • 1903
    Ski Racing Up and Down Hill

    Ski Racing Up and Down Hill

    Ski Racing Up and Down Hill

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Ski Racing Up and Down Hill