1900s Movies

A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2....

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1913, directed by Frederick Burlingham.

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

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on December 21st, 1919.

Released in 1923, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 22nd, 1919.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1953.

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

This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...

Showing lady and gentleman climbers with guides negotiating difficult situations until finally their progress is stopped by a cow in their path which...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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