20th Century Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The tragic and shocking story of the notorious Magdalene Laundries, a shameful system, created by the Irish State but supported by all strata of...

Austrian military detachment out for Ski practice, showing how the Ski may be used in crossing snow-covered and ice hardened surfaces with great...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"This noted place is due to rank high in history as the proving grounds of America's pluck. Every American man, woman and child should see this."...

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1917.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

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...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...

Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the...

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

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...

A winter ascent of Piz Bernina by Swiss mountain soldiers under the command of Major Charles Golay. The film also shows images of avalanche research,...