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...
Driving Cattle in the Alps
Grimsel was the scene of the Austrian-French conflict of 1799. It is now one of the most popular passes in the Alps.
Panorama of Grimsel Hospice
First part in Napoleon's short film life adaptation, followed by L'Empire (grandeur et décadence). The scenes are: At school in Brienne. On...
L'Épopée napoléonienne 1 - Napoléon Bonaparte
A hapless man tries to get undressed only to find himself magically layered in even more clothes. There is no credited director for this film. Modern...
How Monsieur Takes His Bath
The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...
Lace Making in Alpine Village Street
"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...
Fun on a Grimmi Alp Goat Farm
Biskra : enfants indigènes ramassant des pièces de monnaie
This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz. The famous Geissbach falls...
Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls
A woman riding a train must contend with the unwelcome advances of a male passenger.
What Happened in the Tunnel
Ligne d’Alger à Koléa : le grand ravin
A juggler enters upon the scene, picks up a skull, throws it into the air, catches it in his hands, where it is transformed into a handkerchief. The...
The Mystical Flame
La remise des décorations
A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.
Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer
The scene takes place in front of a barrack, where a young soldier is on duty --most laughable and comical
Misfortune Never Comes Alone
Elks champions Cake-Walk.
Les Elkes champions du Cake-Walk
M. le président se rendant au déjeuner à Sidi-Bel-Abbès
Historical legend composed of five Scenes. 1. William Tell's heroism. 2. The Plot. 3. The Apple. 4. Death of Gessler. 5. The Swiss cheer their...
William Tell
Jesus appears, the doctors and sages who were engaged in a discussion listen to him amazed by his words of wisdom.
Jésus parmi les docteurs
This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...
Ski Jumping in the Alps
Pierrot goes to the house of his love to serenade her, but her father kicks him out. Soon the moon and its goddess Diana come towards the man and...
A Moonlight Serenade