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1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
Gentlemen and Ladies Ski Running Races
Following the successful ascent of Mont Blanc, the Warwick Trading Company expedition led by Frank Ormiston-Smith went on to film the ascent of the...
Climbing the Great Schreckhorn
Jesus enters the temple while the merchants are selling their wares. Jesus overturns the tables of the money lenders by showing them their error.
Jésus chassant les vendeurs du temple
Two housemaids, arguing, start to fight : a houseboy steps in to separate them, and in doing so becomes their target and is literally torn apart....
Le Gendarme et les domestiques
This is one of four two-minute extracts from a two to three-hour procession, held to commemorate her legend in Coventry on the afternoon of 9th...
Lady Godiva Procession in Coventry
Panorama of a Herring Fisheries Station
Short documentary by Fructuós Gelabert capturing a religious procession in Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood. Young girls dressed in white...
Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans
Snowballing the Photographer
Dan Leno and his wife celebrating the anniversary of their wedding day.
An Obstinate Cork
King Edward VII's coronation ceremony.
The Coronation of Edward VII
A magician along with three doppelgangers perform an elaborate balancing act.
An Impossible Balancing Feat
An angel appears to Jesus, who comforts him while he is in the garden of olives and is praying for the strength to do the will of the Father.
Jésus au jardin des oliviers
An Alpine Incident on the Great Schreckhorn
This short captures the thrill of winter sport in Canada, showing skiers racing downhill at high speed before leaping over a snow-built hurdle. Most...
Skiing Scene in Quebec
Upset of Bobsleigh Parties Down Steep Hill
Fort-de-France : négrillons jouant sous les arbres
This picture depicts the eruption of the volcano by which over 30,000 souls were hurled into eternity. The numerous explosions which took place...
The Terrible Eruption of Mount Pelee and Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique
The setting of this fantastic scene represents the hall of an old chateau in which a miser has locked up seven large bags containing his wealth....
The Treasures of Satan
Short domestic scene featuring Percy Stow. A print survives at the BFI.
When Daddy Comes Home
A very powerful king gave a great [festivity] in honour of the birth of a princess. He invited all the great dignitaries of his kingdom, as well as...
The Sleeping Beauty
This film is part of the Mitchell and Kenyon collection - an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth...
Lieutenant Clive Wilson and the Tranby Croft Party Hull
