Frank Ormiston-Smith Movies

The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.

A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...

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

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

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

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture. Here is shown a quiet valley, with...

A 1905 film by the Charles Urban Trading Company.

Released in 1901

1907, 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...

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith