Frank Ormiston-Smith Movies

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

Swiss lace is world famed, and much of the best of it is produced by the busy hands of the inhabitants of this pretty Swiss village.

A great variety of the Swiss snow sports are here shown. Commencing with toboganning round a steep circular descent, and next in increasing numbers...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

"Taken from the Swiss side of the St. Bernard Pass, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea, giving a magnificent view of the far-famed Hospice, which...

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...

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from...

Released in 1901

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith