Cerca de la revolución

1906, produced by Charles Urban, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Sidka, a filmmaker in the process of gender transition, explores the vibrant nightlife of Buenos Aires, capturing the essence of underground culture and the deep connections that celebrate acceptance and self-expression.

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes that were presented together as a kind of travelogue film under the title of 'Voyages animés' in a diorama pavilion in the Universal Exhibition of Paris of 1900. The mountaineering scenes in this series include four scenes in the Mer de Glace and one in the Meije glacier. These five scenes, under a minute long, are the first mountaineering images ever filmed. Several of the 'Voyages animés' scenes were included in the Lumière catalog in 1901 under the title of 'À travers la France'.

Del barro al barrio

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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.

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. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of the Acropolis from the Hill of the Muses. Showing the Propylea, Parthenon, and Theater of Dionysus. 4. The Arch of Adrian. Built by Adrian on the completion of the Olympieum. 5 The Olympieum. A few of the original 104 columns of this Temple are seen. 6. Temple of Victory. Originally built to commemorate three of the most celebrated Athenian victories. 7. The Propylaea. Begun in 437 B.C. The entrance to the Acropolis. 8. The Erectheum. With the famous caryatid Porch. 9. The Parthenon. Three views of this beautiful Temple, built 454 B.C. 10. Mount Lycabettus. Commanding a magnificent view of Athens.

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.