1900s Movies

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

An official training film from the War department. In April 1942, a detail of five enlisted men and two officers, Capt. Paul Lafferty and Lt. John...

A scenic documentary record of a climb up to Mount Assiniboine, the 'American Matterhorn' in the Canadian Rockies.

Released in 1917.

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...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

For his third picture in his series, Mr. Holmes takes his audience on a visit to our National Military Academy at West Point, there to study the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1922.

The well-dressed Edwardian ladies and gents of the county tour the annual agricultural show.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

In an alpine ascent with two customers, a mountain guide hears a distress call from another roped party. After guiding the couple he accompanies to...

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.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

An alpine ascent around the snow-covered area of Monte Cevedale by a large group of mountaineers equipped with crampons and ice axes. The group...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on November 23rd, 1919.

Released on the 8th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.