The ambitious hairdresser Fanny must survive within the demanding world of the Viennese court. When she pays no mind to the existing rules and moralities of the time, she draws the unexpected attention of the Empress, as well as a public audience.
A travelogue film on the Isle of Skye by Stanley Watson, including some mountaineering and rock climbing. Stanley Watson is a keystone in the history of British climbing. He established the British Mountain Guides organisation in 1930. Watson made the first Britain's complete rock climbing film, High Hazard, in 1935, a film about climbing in the Lakes.
The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are accompanied by the farmer and his assistants, and followed by a bevy of charmingly picturesque Swiss milkmaids carrying milk bins and other dairy impediments. Then the arrival at the farm makes up a scene of great animation, concluding with a "close-up view" of milking in the near foreground.
Taken from the front of a descending car, the track and the way in which the fertile valleys open out on either side, with the huge snow-capped mountains in the back ground, and the fine stereoscopic effect of the ever changing scene depicted in this film render it a truly telling picture.
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 from steamer arriving at this noted resort.
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 Bluemlisalp. An interesting panorama of pine trees and mountains of the wildly picturesque district of the Bluemlisalp.
The peculiarity of this waterfall, with its narrow funnel-shaped opening, from which, on to the jagged rocks the torrent dashes, is here portrayed in all its pristine grandeur and beauty.
Departure of the steamer from Interlaken, and giving throughout its entire length, a film picture of exceptional beauty. The stereoscopic effect is secured in the passing panorama of the Village of Iseltwald.
The capital of Switzerland is an interesting town, and the national life is perhaps best seen in its streets.
Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and realistic. A splendid film, particularly for an audience of sporting proclivities. Wrestling is quite a national sport in Switzerland, and Interlaken possesses a wrestling club whose members are among the most expert.
A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from the crest of the hill, a position of vantage they held in the beginning of the fray.
1. Lake steamer leaving Lucerne. 2. Panorama of Lucerne Lake front. 3. The picturesque Village Weggis. 4. The oldest Chalet at Trieb. 5. Brunnen - Steamer leaving. 6. The Shillerstein. 7 William Tell Chapel. 8. Rutli and Surroundings. 9. Vitznau - Rigibahn. 10. Gersau, an ideal Spot. 11. Fluellen- End of Trip.
A quiet village scene of pleasing restfulness, permitting us to see how the Swiss villagers maintain their reputation as regular Churchgoers. The old street and church are the only remains of the former village of Meiringen, which was destroyed by fire ten years ago.
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
A grand series of exciting and unique pictures, photographed in the United States of America, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The spectacular railroad panorama in the Alps, taken from a train passing through various tunnels, and over the great Wassen Loops.
A wonderfully successful film taken in Switzerland and showing experts in the great annual competition. In three parts: 1. Jumping from a stage 2. The descent and mix-up in the snow. 3. The race down hill of the successful jumpers.
1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the harbor. 3. Hoisting the Cattle on Board. The cattle being slung by legs and horns from the barges to the liner.